But how can we determine whether ChatGPT wrote the report?


There are software tools which can determine with some degree of certainty whether textual compilations were written by Artificial Intelligence / ChatGPT. ZeroGPT is one such tool and is currently considered to be the most advanced and reliable Chat GPT detector tool.


To validate ZeroGPT, I used a “survey report” previously written by ChatGPT as input to ZeroGPT.


If we assign a probability of 80% or greater to the event “it is written by AI/GPT”, then from the output from ZeroGPT it is clear that the report was written by ChatGPT.


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Now I will make similar, but more detailed marine survey related requests to ChatGPT which drive different responses.


My request to ChatGPT: Write a Marine Surveyor Report on the condition of a Contessa 32.


Response from ChatGPT is: As an AI language model, I cannot conduct a marine survey on a Contessa 32 or any other vessel. However, I can provide you with a sample outline of what a marine surveyor report on the condition of a Contessa 32 might look like.


I. Introduction


• Brief overview of the vessel and the purpose of the survey


II. General Information • Vessel name, make, model, year, and hull number


• Owner’s name and contact information


• Date and location of the survey • Weather and sea conditions during the survey


III. Hull and Deck


• Description of hull and deck construction materials


• Visual inspection of hull and deck for any signs of damage or wear • Moisture readings of the hull


• Inspection of the keel, rudder, and through-hulls


• Assessment of the condition of the non-skid surface • Summary of findings


IV. Rigging and Sails • Description of rigging and sail materials


• Visual inspection of rigging for any signs of wear or damage


• Assessment of the condition of the sails


• Inspection of the mast and boom


• Testing of the furling system and winches


• Summary of findings


V. Engine and Mechanical Systems • Description of the engine and mechanical systems


• Visual inspection of the engine and engine compartment


• Testing of the engine for proper operation


• Assessment of the condition of the fuel and water tanks


• Inspection of the bilge pumps and other mechanical systems


• Summary of findings VI. Electrical and Plumbing Systems


• Description of the electrical and plumbing systems


• Testing of the electrical system for proper operation


• Inspection of the wiring and electrical components


• Assessment of the condition of the plumbing system


• Inspection of the seacocks and hoses


• Summary of findings


VII. Safety Equipment • Description of the safety equipment on board


• Assessment of the condition and suitability of the safety equipment


• Inspection of the life rafts and EPIRBs


• Summary of findings


VIII. Conclusion • Overall assessment of the vessel’s condition


• Opinion on whether the vessel is suitable for its intended use


• Recommendations for repairs or upgrades that may be necessary


• Estimated cost of any repairs or upgrades


Response form ZeroGPT is as follows and indicates that with 83.21% degree of certainty the report was AI/GPT generated:


The Report • June 2023 • Issue 104 | 57


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