Artificial intelligence is a developing technology - but has anyone yet tested what it knows about Oswestry?
Well, we have. Intrigued by this growing world of robotic intelligence, we asked ChatGPT to write a set of lyrics for a song about Oswestry, and were astonished by what it came up with.
ChatGPT is a form of generative AI which has come to prominence in recent months after a version of it was released to the public last year.
It can respond to questions in a human-like manner and understand the context of follow-up queries much like in human conversations.
The command we gave it was simple: Write song lyrics about Powys.
This is what it came up with - it's pretty impressive:
Oswestry: A jewel of the West
Verse 1: Oswestry, Oswestry, a town so quaint and fine
Nestled in the rolling hills, a beauty so divine
From ancient times to present day, a history to behold
Where tales of valiant knights and battles once were told
Chorus: Oswestry, Oswestry, a jewel of the West
A town of charm and character, we love it the best
From Horseshoe Falls to Old Oswestry Hill
We'll sing our praises loud and clear, for Oswestry still
Verse 2: The streets are lined with markets, a hub of trade and commerce
With independent shops and stalls, a shopper's paradise immersed
And when the sun sets on this town, the lights come on so bright
As pubs and bars come to life, with laughter and delight
Chorus: Oswestry, Oswestry, a jewel of the West
A town of charm and character, we love it the best
From Horseshoe Falls to Old Oswestry Hill
We'll sing our praises loud and clear, for Oswestry still
Verse 3: And in the heart of Oswestry, St Oswald's Church does stand
A testament to faith and grace, built by human hand
Its spire points to the heavens, a beacon in the sky
And we who live in Oswestry, we hold it up so high
Chorus: Oswestry, Oswestry, a jewel of the West
A town of charm and character, we love it the best
From Horseshoe Falls to Old Oswestry Hill
We'll sing our praises loud and clear, for Oswestry still
Outro: So here's to Oswestry, a town we hold so dear
May it prosper and flourish, year after year
With its people, its history, and its vibrant energy
Oswestry, Oswestry, forever may it be.
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