LANG 1408 - Academic English for Humanities and Social Science Studies

Be cautious when using generative AI search tools.

• sources of their training data are often unknown
• algorithms that produce results are not transparent
• different tools may yield varying answers to the same question
• even the same tool can provide inconsistent responses to identical queries
• these tools may not provide the most up-to-date information, as their training data can be outdated or incomplete.

For example, ask the same questions using ChatGPT, HKUST GenAI Platform, Grok, and Poe:

• How are the world's most liveable cities determined?
• List the top 10 most liveable cities (according to the EIU global liveability index) from 2019 to 2025 in table form, each year as a column

ChatGPT

HKUST GenAI Platform

Poe

Grok - different results can be generated by the same tool

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities According to the EIU Global Liveability Index