ChatGPT confidently answers 8 to a simple nested-number riddle
Happy_Government9049 · reddit · 2026-07-22
A ChatGPT screenshot shows the model solving a nested-number riddle and confidently concluding the answer is 8.
The humor comes from the over-explained chain of reasoning for what is essentially a very simple question, plus the polished UI making the mistake feel even more official.
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