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flip flops
« on: July 04, 2024, 04:46:01 pm »
Ever wondered what a flip flop is,what it does or how it works? CPC  have all the answers
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic-electrical-components/semiconductors-ics/logic/flip-flops?searchref=searchlookahead
 
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Re: flip flops
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2024, 05:33:43 pm »
Is it because some smart alec, used AI to generate the descriptions?

Was it an intentional, humorous mistake?

Or do they employ, possibly unsuitable people?
 

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2024, 06:33:30 pm »
Damn, they don't have my size.
 
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Re: flip flops
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2024, 08:40:08 pm »
Flip flops:
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Step into summer with style and comfort with our range of flip flops. Whether you're heading to the beach or strolling around town, our flip flops are the perfect footwear choice. Made from high-quality materials, they are durable and built to last. With a variety of colours and designs to choose from, you can find the perfect pair to match your unique style. The non-slip sole provides excellent traction, ensuring stability on any surface. Lightweight and easy to slip on, our flip flops offer all-day comfort. Don't miss out on the best price for flip flops. Order yours today and step into summer with confidence.

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Definitely looks like some AI generated garbage, but they have the british english spellings and terms, and some are clearly manually written:

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2024, 08:46:48 pm »
Definitely looks like some AI generated garbage, but they have the british english spellings and terms, and some are clearly manually written:

Thanks, for finding/working it out.  That is VERY interesting.

I suspect, we will see a lot more of these 'AI' generated things, in all sorts of other, real-life things, such as websites, maybe even books etc.

E.g. (Hypothetically), AI generated (lazy!), instruction manuals.  which are even worse, than the (sometimes) Chinglish instruction manuals, we already sometimes see.

Hypothetical example:

Congratulations on buying your new, 74 series Flip-flops.
There are 2 pairs of these (4 in a package), so they are only suitable for twins, and as they are the through-hole version, please don't try to put them on, in a surface mounted way.
Don't wear these flip-flops in the rain, as they are not moisture rated.
You can get any colour you like, in this range of flip-flops, as long as it is Black.
They are available in all shoe shops, as well as CPC and Digi-Key.

EDIT: To minimize any risk of causing offense, to anyone.
« Last Edit: July 05, 2024, 09:06:05 pm by MK14 »
 

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2024, 11:55:22 pm »
Welcome to idiocracy. ;D
 
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Re: flip flops
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2024, 01:03:55 am »
Ever wondered what a flip flop is,what it does or how it works? CPC  have all the answers
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic-electrical-components/semiconductors-ics/logic/flip-flops?searchref=searchlookahead

Now you know why Aussies call the footwear "thongs".
That, & of course, the bonus in that it embarrasses Americans.---"win-win".
When I was young, we made flip-flops using 12AT7s, or for a special bonus, 6SN7GTs! ;D
« Last Edit: July 06, 2024, 01:05:46 am by vk6zgo »
 

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2024, 01:07:03 am »
Ever wondered what a flip flop is,what it does or how it works? CPC  have all the answers
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic-electrical-components/semiconductors-ics/logic/flip-flops?searchref=searchlookahead

 :-DD I think it's pretty funny if they allow some basic part to be described like that.
I told my friends I could teach them to be funny, but they all just laughed at me.
 

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2024, 06:51:02 am »
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Step into summer with style and comfort with our range of flip flops. Whether you're heading to the beach or strolling around town, our flip flops are the perfect footwear choice. Made from high-quality materials, they are durable and built to last. With a variety of colours and designs to choose from, you can find the perfect pair to match your unique style. The non-slip sole provides excellent traction, ensuring stability on any surface. Lightweight and easy to slip on, our flip flops offer all-day comfort. Don't miss out on the best price for flip flops. Order yours today and step into summer with confidence.

I'll do them one better when I step into summer with a pair of 7473's as my footwear. Style, comfort, and four bits of storage.
 

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Re: flip flops
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2024, 03:01:12 pm »
I'll do them one better when I step into summer with a pair of 7473's as my footwear. Style, comfort, and four bits of storage.

I normally throw out those 4 bits, which are usually tiny stones, that NIBBLE away and hurt my feet.
Ok, I'll collect my coat on the way out, and grab HALF-a-byte-to-eat...
 
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Re: flip flops
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2024, 07:07:48 am »
Before AI, I'd just think someone was bored and taking the mickey, but now I suspect it's definitely AI-generated content. I've already seen the latter, but more subtly wrong: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chatgptai/ai-generated-lies-in-datasheet-search-results/
 


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