I think the second response may partially be because it gave the answer first and the reasoning second. If it would've removed the first paragraph (with the initial answer) and last 3 paragraphs (with the tortuous attempt to square the initial answer with the correct answer), the response would actually be correct.
ChatGPT seems unable to change its mind mid-answer - likely because few texts on the internet do so, as the author would just edit it. Perhaps if ChatGPT would be able to edit its own response somehow, it might end up with a better response?
ChatGPT seems unable to change its mind mid-answer - likely because few texts on the internet do so, as the author would just edit it. Perhaps if ChatGPT would be able to edit its own response somehow, it might end up with a better response?