“Create an image of a glass of red wine, filled all the way.” It's a prompt that stumps many AIs, but ChatGPT's updated image-generating engine can do it. (Don't ask for a clock, though.) ...

You’re going to have some friends over for a cocktail housewarming party. No problem, you think to yourself, I’ll just pick up some glassware at Crate & Barrel. You get there, and panic sets in.

In all, the average capacity of a wine glass increased from 66ml in the 1700s to almost 450ml in 2016-17. ... This makes it harder to ensure that they remain transparent.