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I wrote this column myself, but how long before a chatbot could do it for me?
The impressive and wildly popular ChatGPT is the latest instalment in a long-running debate about whether we’re creating machines to help us or replace us
What is AI chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT and could it replace humans?
The tool has impressed experts with its writing ability, proficiency at complex tasks and ease of use