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We're a far ways off from replacing sprinkler logic with AI, you're kind of mashing together building code with home automation. Most homes don't have sprinkler systems unless they're in large buildings that mandate it, and in those cases they're never controlled by individual occupants but a centralized detection system. Building code lags behind consumer technology quite far, with good reason.


Unless you are a startup, and unless sprinklers aren't required in the building code, and are optional.. such as in my area.

But you see, it was a joke, which illustrates my frustration with all this chatgpt blather. And as with many jokes, it has a point.

That is, that this tech is wildly unreliable for any use requiring decisions, yet people are working with it, as if it is.

And "bad things" will be the result.


I'm not aware of anyone that's using chatGPT in life or death situations? though maybe I'm just unaware. These types of situations are usually heavily regulated (varies by jurisdiction). A home with a sprinkler system would still be mandated to meet fire code when it comes to smoke detectors, fire exits, and other traditional safety methods. Seems like the blather is coming from both ends.




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