I'm really struggling to get an AI to summarize something into a precise 460-500 characters. Every time I ask, the output seems to come out around 350 characters instead. Even after multiple checks, it insists the response is 500 characters, but when I actually count, it's always in the mid-300s. How can I fix this and ensure I get the full 500 characters I want?
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It might be a counting issue with spaces included. Have you tried asking for a longer character count, like 700? I think the AI sometimes miscalculates due to how it processes tokens. You could also try using Python or some other tools to verify the count of what it generates; that might help get a more accurate character count.
AI doesn't always count accurately! If you're using ChatGPT, you could consider using the code interpreter to create a small Python script that counts characters precisely. Just keep in mind that the next prompt might mess up the accuracy again. Still, forcing it to verify the count every time helps a lot, so you'll get something good after a few attempts!
Just a heads up, this AI uses tokens rather than characters, so it doesn't always see them the same way we do. Eventually, they might develop better internal processes for these kinds of tasks. For now, asking it to generate as if it’s coding might provide you with better outputs.
That's a solid tip, but honestly, it might take several tries before you nail the character count with the AI. It's almost like a trial-and-error process!