12.11.2024

I ask AI a question

The question (literally):

There was a novel about soldiers at a Dallas Cowboys football game. It was called Billy something, last something. What was the actual title of the book?

The answer:

The novel you are referring to is Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. It tells the story of a group of soldiers, including the protagonist Billy Lynn, who are celebrated as heroes after a firefight in Iraq and attend a Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football game as part of a victory tour. The narrative explores themes of war, celebrity, and the disconnect between soldiers’ experiences and public perception

[Including links to a half-dozen web pages with more information about the book.]

Pretty impressive, IMO.

The AI is in a search engine called Perplexity (Pro). I'm not selling it…I may not even be buying it. But I've somehow scored a free trial and I'm seeing what it will do.

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