To our complete and utter astonishment–very well.
ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, can answer questions, generate ideas, and perform written commands. According to the platform, it’s trained to decline inappropriate requests, may occasionally generate incorrect information, produce harmful instructions or biased content, and has limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021. Despite the three latter limitations, which give a poor impression to a novice, our interaction with the bot exceeded all expectations.
Mario Carmona
We turned to ChatGPT with one simple question - how does UCSF benefit from having a printing in-plant? Our goal was to test the tool and quiet our curiosity before signing off for the weekend.
However, the response we received was so spot on–though incomplete–that our Friday had to wait as we marveled at the chatbot results.
“When I saw the list that the chatbot generated, I thought it was something from our own files. It was missing some UCSF-specific points, but in general, this was a good summary of the benefits our team provides the University,” says Mario Carmona, associate director, UCSF Documents and Media.
AI Says
(What follows is an unedited script from ChatGPT. Our inquiry is in bold.)
How does UCSF benefit from having a printing in-plant?
Having a printing in-plant at UCSF can provide a number of benefits for the university. Some of these benefits include:
- Cost savings: By having an in-plant, UCSF can save money by eliminating the need to outsource printing jobs. This can help to reduce costs associated with printing, such as shipping and handling fees.
- Quality control: An in-plant allows for greater control over the quality of the printed materials produced, which is important for maintaining the university's reputation and image.
- Timeliness: An in-plant allows for faster turnaround times on printing jobs, which can be important for meeting deadlines for events, publications, and other materials.
- Customization: An in-plant allows for greater flexibility and customization in terms of the materials produced, as well as the development of specialized printing techniques.
- Convenience: Having a printing in-plant on campus allows for easy access to printing services, which can be beneficial for both staff and students.
Overall, an in-plant can help to ensure that UCSF has the high-quality printed materials it needs to support its mission and goals, while also helping to control costs and improve efficiency.
(End of script)
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. A win for the chatbot and us! Visit the Why Choose DM page to see our list of points that answer the same question we proposed to the chatbot.
