What does ChatGPT think about nuclear energy?

The answers to our questions shocked us all!

I was introduced to ChatGPT last week and, in no time, started considering what responses it would provide regarding nuclear energy. Below is a word-for-word conversation (including typos) between myself and ChatGPT, where I ask some questions about nuclear energy and career opportunities in the nuclear industry — the last question was a bit of fun. Overall I was pretty impressed:

What is nuclear energy?

Nuclear energy is the energy that is released when the nucleus of an atom is split or when two atomic nuclei are fused together to form a heavier nucleus. This energy can be harnessed and used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants.

In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller nuclei, which releases a large amount of energy in the form of heat. This process is typically initiated by bombarding the nucleus with neutrons, which causes it to become unstable and split apart. The heat generated by the fission reaction is used to heat water and produce steam, which drives a turbine and generates electricity.

In nuclear fusion, two atomic nuclei are brought together to form a heavier nucleus. This process also releases a large amount of energy in the…