A Christmas classic ChatGPT-style
Importance of AI education recognised
‘Twas the night before Christmas, in Horowhenua’s embrace Not a sound could be heard, just the wind’s gentle trace. The rivers flowed quietly, ‘neath the moon’s soft glow,
In the heart of New Zealand, where the flax bushes grow.
In jandals I stood, abreast po¯ hutukawa’s bloom, Awaiting Saint Nick in this Kiwi’s room. Through the chimney he came with presents so bright,
A waka pulled by steer on this tranquil night.
Stockings were filled, by the wharenui’s wall,
A touch of his finger, a nod, that was all.
He sprang to his waka, his team took to flight,
“Haere ra¯ Horowhenua, and to all a good night!”
Okay, full disclosure, I did not write this and neither did any poet or author. This is the work of ChatGPT.
Quite simply, I asked the artificial intelligence chat bot for a shortened version of the classic Twas the Night Before Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore with a focus on the Horowhenua, NZ and this was the result. I think it did a pretty good job, what do you think?
Here at Libraries Horowhenua, we recognise the importance of AI education. As AI continues to develop, understanding models like ChatGPT is essential for discussion around AI ethics, responsible use, and potential societal impacts.
Knowing how to interact with ChatGPT can have practical applications such as using it for brainstorming ideas, obtaining information in a conversational manner, or generating text such as the little ditty above.
Ultimately, staying informed about ChatGPT and similar technologies can contribute to a broader understanding of the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its applications in our daily lives.
We are now including a session specific to learning about ChatGPT and offering a basic overview of this rapidly developing area of technology. Register now for our Intro to ChatGPT digital session on Wednesday, December 13, 1pm-3pm.
WHAT’S ON Heritage room:
Volunteers staff the Heritage rooms at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ Tuesday to Saturday at the following times: Tuesday, 10am-12.30pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am12.30pm and 1pm-3pm Saturday 10am-12pm
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Heritage Room has the Research librarian available all day every Friday.
Friday, December 8:
Storytime, Shannon Library, 10.30am11am
Friday Concert, Gill Allen & Simon Burgess, Te Takeretanga o Kura-haupo¯ , 12pm-1pm
Cribbage Group, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 1pm-3pm SeniorNet, Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 10am12pm
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 2pm3pm
Elves Workshop, Crafts and Happy Mail, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 9am-5pm
Monday, December 11:
Storytime, Te Takeretanga o Kura-haupo¯ , 10am-10.30am
Meet Street, Te Takeretanga o Kurahau-po¯ , 10am-11pm Volunteer Central, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 10am-12pm Justice of the Peace, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 10am-5pm
H.U.G Horowhenua Ukulele Group, Main Space, Te Takeretanga o Kurahau-po¯ , 11am-12pm
Simply Meditation, Meditation Class, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 12pm1pm,
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Getting Started with MyMSD, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 1pm-3pm Elves Workshop, Crafts and Happy Mail, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 9am-5pm
Tuesday, December 12:
Really Alive Poets, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 12pm-1pm Justice of the Peace, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 12pm-1pm
500 Card Group, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 1pm-2pm, $2 Lego Fun Hour, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 3.30pm-4.30pm Elves Workshop, Crafts and Happy Mail, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 9am-5pm
Wednesday, December 13:
Volunteer Central, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 10am-2pm Crochet & Coffee Club, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 10.30am Sewing Workshop, Shannon Library, 10.30am-12pm
Intro to ChatGPT, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 1pm-3pm
Code Club, Te Takeretanga o Kurahau-po¯
, 4pm-5pm
Elves Workshop, Crafts and Happy Mail, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 9am-5pm
Thursday , December 14:
Sewing Workshop, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 10am-12pm Digital Drop-in Session, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 10am-12pm Digital Banking, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 1pm-3pm
500 Card Group, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 1pm-2pm, $2
Pop Up Eats Festive Edition, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 3pm-8pm Elves Workshop, Crafts and Happy Mail, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ , 9am-5pm
Exhibitions
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ presents an Elves workshop until December 31, Te Takeretanga o Kurahau-po¯ Gallery Space.
Santa’s elves are setting up shop in our gallery space throughout December. We’ve got two crafts at a time— one for adults and an easy one for kids, changing every few days.