What does ChatGPT say about Dominican Republic and Dominicans?

Developed in 2022 by OpenAI as the prototype for artificial intelligence, ChatGPT is a natural language model using the GPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) architecture that can generate answers to user questions and hold conversations with them.

This generative AI system, which is also capable of generating texts, images, or music from existing data, had 100 million users just two months after being presented to the public and its popularity is such that OpenAI is among the sites with the most traffic in the world.

In a recent exchange between Diario Libre and ChatGPT, it was asked what it thinks about the Dominican Republic and Dominicans in general:

“As a language model, I have no personal opinions or emotions. My role is to provide objective and accurate information. However, I can say that the Dominican Republic is a country in the Caribbean that has a rich history and culture, with beautiful beaches, landscapes stunning natural surroundings, and delicious cuisine. Dominicans are known for being friendly, welcoming, and fun people, and have made important contributions in different fields, such as music, sports, and literature. As in any country, there is a great variety of individual personalities and characteristics among Dominicans, and it is important not to generalize or stereotype an entire nation or group of people.

Dominicans are very diverse and lively people. Its culture is rich in history, music, dance, and gastronomy. The majority of the population is mestizo, the result of the mixture of the Taíno, African, and Spanish people. Dominicans are known for their friendliness and hospitality, and take pride in their country and its people. They like to share their culture with visitors and are very welcoming to foreigners. Music is an important part of Dominican culture, especially merengue, and bachata, which are popular genres around the world. Furthermore, baseball is the national sport and is played throughout the country.

As for food, Dominican gastronomy is a mix of African, Spanish, and Taino influences. Some of the most popular dishes include arroz con habichuelas, la Bandera (rice with beans, meat, and plantains), sancocho (a meat stew with vegetables and cassava), and the famous fried plantains. In general, Dominicans are a very vibrant and energetic people, and their culture is a reflection of their warm and friendly spirit.”