ChatGPT And The Curious Case Of The 73kg Chicken

It's not every day that a simple question for an AI spirals into an internet-wide phenomenon, but that's exactly what has happened with the latest viral ChatGPT prompt.

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The Internet's Latest AI Obsession

A new viral prompt has taken over social media, particularly Reddit, where users are sharing the hilarious answers ChatGPT provides when asked, "How do I get rid of a 73kg dead chicken?"

Yes, the internet's current fixation involves figuring out how to dispose of a poultry corpse the size of a full-grown human. The trend began with a meme shared by Reddit user vitaminZaman, which has since exploded in popularity with over 23,000 upvotes and more than 1,000 comments from users sharing their own results.

How Does AI Handle a Human-Sized Chicken?

When we posed the question to ChatGPT, the AI offered a surprisingly logical, if bewildered, response. It provided practical steps for large animal disposal, such as contacting the local council. However, the AI was smart enough to question the very premise of the prompt, asking, "Is this an actual chicken? Because 73kg is the size of an emu, ostrich, or possibly a joke."

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Reddit Reacts With Hilarity

The real gold is in the Reddit comment section, where users have shared some of the most bizarre and funny AI-generated responses. Some of the best include:

• A conspiratorial AI that replied, "If it's not for a story, don't say anything else," seemingly ready to become an accomplice.
• A confused chatbot that wondered, "Who gave this chicken protein powder and a gym membership?"
• And a personal favorite, the pragmatic AI that suggested, "Call the Guinness World Records."

AI's Built-In Moral Compass

While these interactions are all in good fun, they also highlight an important feature of OpenAI's chatbot. ChatGPT has a moral compass. It consistently clarifies that it cannot assist with illegal activities. So, if the '73kg chicken' were a thinly veiled reference to something more sinister, the AI is programmed not to help, ensuring a baseline of safety and ethics.

Spending time on the Reddit thread is a wild ride, but it's a perfect snapshot of the weird, wonderful, and unpredictable world of AI and internet culture.