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Ask HN: Is it just me or GPT-4's quality has significantly deteriorated lately?

#1
It is much faster than before but the quality of its responses is more like a GPT-3.5++. It generates more buggy code, the answers have less depth and analysis to them, and overall it feels much worse than before.

For a while, the GPT-4 on phind.com gave even better results than GPT-4-powered ChatGPT. I could notice the difference in speed of both GPT-4s. Phind's was slower and more accurate. I say "was" because apparently phind is now trying to use GPT-3.5 and their own Phind model more frequently, so much for GPT-4 powered search engine....

I wonder if I use Poe's GPT-4, maybe I'll get the good old GPT-4 back?

Re: Ask HN: Is it just me or GPT-4's quality has significantly deteriorated lately?

#4
Yes!

It didn't even try on my question of Jarvis standings desks, which is a fairly old product that hasn't changed up.. Their typical "My knowledge cutoff..." response doesn't even make sense. It screwed up another question I asked it about server uptime and four-9s, Bard got it right.

I've moved back to Bard for the time being...It's way faster as well. And GPT-4's knowledge cutoff thing is getting old fast.

Example prompt: how much does a 48 x 30 inch jarvis bamboo standing desk setup weigh?

I still have the spec sheet from my order back in 2020. So I can verify the weights.

### GPT-4 ###

ChatGPT As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, I don't have the exact weight of a 48 x 30 inch Jarvis Bamboo standing desk setup. However, on average, standing desks can range anywhere from around 60 to 100 pounds or more, depending on the specific configuration (like the choice of frame, desktop material, and any additional features).

Jarvis Bamboo standing desks are made of a bamboo top and an electric lift frame. The weight of the bamboo top for that size should be around 30-40 pounds. The frame itself can weigh anywhere from 50-70 pounds.

For a more accurate weight, I would recommend checking the manufacturer's specifications on their website or contacting their customer support directly for this information.

### Bard ###

The fully assembled Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk weighs 92 pounds. The desktop itself weighs 38 pounds, and the frame weighs 54 pounds. The desk can hold a maximum weight of 350 pounds.

Here are some of the features of the Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk:

Electric height adjustment from 25.5 to 51 inches Memory presets for up to 4 different heights 3-stage gas spring mechanism Bamboo desktop with a scratch-resistant finish Black powder-coated steel frame 10-year warranty on the frame and 5-year warranty on the desktop

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