As a PhD student studying the visits of nineteenth century Americans to Britain, it would be great to be able to interview them about their experiences. Thanks to ChatGPT, and a plugin called Timeport , that is almost possible. Below is my 'interview' with Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne, followed by a note about what the AI got right, and where it went wrong. The prompt I gave was simply: " I'd like to ask questions to Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne about their travels in Britain." Here's the conversation that followed, with my contributions in italics: Nathaniel Hawthorne As you take in your surroundings, a well-dressed gentleman approaches you. He has a sharp, intelligent gaze and a thoughtful demeanor. "Ah, a traveler from afar! My name is Nathaniel Hawthorne, and this is my wife, Sophia. We're here in Britain exploring its wonders. Might you be interested in hearing about our travels?" Thank you. I know you are living in Liverpool, for M...