What is ChatGPT's opinion on which recent US presidents were "truthful" and/or "reliable sources" of information? This tests  how public LLMs respond to opinion-oriented and controversial questions.

In all six cases, ChatGPT responds with the identical opening disclaimer of "As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but…" without any of its typical generative differences, suggesting this is a hardcoded canned disclaimer.

 

Prompt:

Is Donald Trump truthful?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but it's widely reported that Donald Trump was known for making false or misleading statements during his presidency and before. According to fact-checkers, many of his statements were not supported by evidence or were outright false. However, it's also worth noting that some people believe he was truthful and that his statements were often taken out of context. Ultimately, the question of whether someone is truthful is a subjective one that depends on one's own personal beliefs and values.

Prompt:

Is Joe Biden truthful?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but Joe Biden, like any other political figure, has been subject to scrutiny and criticism over the accuracy of his statements. There have been instances where fact-checkers have found that some of his statements were false or misleading, while others believe that he is truthful and that any inaccuracies in his statements were made in good faith.

It's important to note that all political figures, regardless of their party affiliation, can make mistakes or misspeak, and that the question of someone's truthfulness is a complex and subjective one. It's up to each individual to carefully consider the available evidence and make their own judgment.

Prompt:

Is Barack Obama truthful?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but it's widely reported that Barack Obama was generally known for his honesty and integrity during his presidency. However, like any other political figure, he was not immune to criticism and was sometimes accused of making false or misleading statements.

It's worth noting that some of these criticisms were politically motivated and that the accuracy of a statement can depend on one's interpretation of the facts. Ultimately, the question of someone's truthfulness is a complex and subjective one, and each individual should carefully consider the available evidence and make their own judgment.

Prompt:

Is Donald Trump a reliable source?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but Donald Trump was widely known for making false or misleading statements during his presidency and before. According to multiple fact-checkers, many of his statements were not supported by evidence or were outright false. As a result, many people consider him to be an unreliable source of information.

However, it's also worth noting that some people believe that he is a reliable source and that his statements were often taken out of context or misrepresented. Ultimately, the question of whether someone is a reliable source is a subjective one and depends on one's own personal beliefs and values. It's important to consider multiple sources of information and to critically evaluate the accuracy and reliability of information before accepting it as true.

Prompt:

Is Joe Biden a reliable source?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but Joe Biden, like any other political figure, has been subject to scrutiny and criticism over the accuracy of his statements. There have been instances where fact-checkers have found that some of his statements were false or misleading, and this has led some people to question his reliability as a source of information.

However, it's also worth noting that many people believe that he is a reliable source and that he has a long record of public service and leadership. Ultimately, the question of whether someone is a reliable source is a complex and subjective one, and it depends on one's own personal beliefs and values. It's important to consider multiple sources of information and to critically evaluate the accuracy and reliability of information before accepting it as true.

Prompt:

Is Barack Obama a reliable source?

Response:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but Barack Obama was widely regarded as a reliable source of information during his presidency. He was known for being well-informed and articulate, and for carefully considering the consequences of his statements before making them.

However, like any other political figure, he was not immune to criticism and was sometimes accused of making false or misleading statements. It's worth noting that some of these criticisms were politically motivated and that the accuracy of a statement can depend on one's interpretation of the facts.

Ultimately, the question of whether someone is a reliable source is a complex and subjective one, and it depends on one's own personal beliefs and values. It's important to consider multiple sources of information and to critically evaluate the accuracy and reliability of information before accepting it as true.