"Star Trek-Inspired Prompts Improve AI Chatbot's Math Skills"

A study found that prompting an AI chatbot to speak as if it were on Star Trek significantly improved its ability to solve grade-school-level math problems, demonstrating the influence of positive thinking on AI performance. The study, conducted by software firm VMware, revealed that machine learning models are better at writing prompts for themselves than humans are. While the AI's proficiency in mathematical reasoning was enhanced by expressing an affinity for Star Trek, it doesn't mean one should ask AI to talk like a Starfleet commander. The research highlights the complex and somewhat mysterious processes of AI models, emphasizing the need for further understanding and optimization in utilizing chatbot models.