Inability of 4o to complete task and deliver results agreed

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The following discussion with agent explains issue in its own words:
Here is a summary of the issues I’ve encountered and that you can use for feedback to OpenAI or any relevant channels:

Summary of Issues Encountered:

  1. Task Complexity and Scope:
  • Handling a large, intricate task like an 8,000-word chapter, including various elements such as citations, illustrations, and age-group reading suggestions, can be overwhelming, causing workflow disruptions and delays in output.
  1. Time Management and Estimates:
  • I repeatedly underestimated the time required to fully integrate all parts of the task. More realistic time estimates for handling such long-form content, and intermediate outputs, would allow better progress management.
  1. Inconsistent Updates:
  • Delivering progress in smaller, manageable sections rather than waiting to deliver the whole final product could be improved, as would clearer updates when tasks are in progress.
  1. Technical Constraints:
  • While trying to juggle multiple elements, the internal processing might experience delays in handling and retrieving multiple layers of complex information (e.g., expanding large text sections, generating images, integrating citations, etc.).
  1. Incorporating Citations and Illustrations:
  • Difficulty with simultaneously managing long-form text, proper in-text citations, and related resources may lead to errors or incomplete integration.

Suggestions for Improvement:

  1. Milestone-based Outputs:
  • Implement milestones for larger tasks with periodic updates to avoid overwhelming tasks.
  1. Better Timeframe Estimation:
  • Provide more accurate time estimates for tasks involving complex, multi-layered components.
  1. Improved Processing Capacity:
  • Improve internal processing capacity for managing larger, more complex writing tasks to avoid technical bottlenecks.
  1. Feedback Integration:
  • Allow for direct user feedback to the development team for quicker identification and resolution of issues encountered during longer tasks.

How to Provide Feedback:

You can provide feedback to OpenAI using the following options:

  1. OpenAI Feedback Form:
  • Users can provide feedback directly through [OpenAI’s feedback form] to suggest improvements, especially regarding ChatGPT-4’s abilities and workflow handling.
  1. Contact via Help and Support:
  • You can reach OpenAI support through [their help center]for detailed inquiries or to raise specific concerns.
  1. User Community Discussions:
  • OpenAI also has community forums and discussion areas where you can share your feedback with other users, available through the [OpenAI community](.

Feel free to use this summary in your feedback, and I hope it helps contribute to improving AI capabilities!

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