• CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    Within GPT it does provide direct links to sources, but when it’s embedded outside of the native platform, maybe not. I mostly use it for finding hard to locate items, so I’m frequently following the links and they’re usually correct. That being said, yeah, if you’re using it for anything “serious” double and triple check info.

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      18 days ago

      a singular source isn’t worth much, again is that source mirroring a common opinion of the scientific world, or is it just some guy saying something?

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        18 days ago

        It’s usually multiple sources. The number varies, but generally between 3-20 depending on the subject matter. There are different settings you can change depending on whether you want to be in “research” mode. You still need to be mindful, but the links are there in the native platform most of the time.

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          18 days ago

          hmm, fair enough. though i still feel like being given an answer (however correct) on a platter would make me less likely to double check, and when i google things on my own the double checking happens as i look for the answer (because i myself have to look through various sources)