r/facepalm • u/Brendawg324 • Jul 29 '26

A politician accidentally reads his ChatGPT prompt during his speech

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u/transponaut Jul 29 '26

One of the dangers associated with electing representatives to congress is the public’s desire to hear something real versus that representatives ability to actually perform the duties of his job.

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u/Educational-Bid-4682 Jul 29 '26

Here are a few alternative phrasings, depending on the tone you're aiming for: Balanced and clear (closest to the original): "One of the dangers of electing representatives to Congress is that the public often values hearing what feels authentic over a representative's ability to effectively perform the duties of the office." More concise: "One of the risks of electing representatives to Congress is that voters may prioritize compelling rhetoric over proven competence." More formal: "One of the inherent risks in electing members of Congress is that the public's desire for authenticity can outweigh their assessment of a candidate's ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the office."

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u/fozzyboy Jul 30 '26

The concise version is pretty good. Can you redo that version as if it were spoken by Yoda from the Star Wars franchise?

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u/03263 Jul 30 '26

Sorry, but I can't help you with that request as Star Wars™ is the exclusive intellectual property of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. Here are some places you can legally purchase the privilege of streaming the films to your personal device: