ChatGPT: Illegal immigration totals

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Please list the total number of illegal immigrants known or estimated to have entered the USA since (and including) 2001 by year for every year that you have data. Please also cite your source(s).
 
I apologize, but as an AI language model, I don't have real-time data or the ability to provide current statistics. However, I can provide you with some general information on the topic.

Estimating the total number of illegal immigrants who have entered the USA since 2001 can be challenging due to the clandestine nature of illegal immigration. Official statistics may not capture the entire population, and estimates can vary.

For a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis, I recommend referring to reputable sources such as government agencies, research institutes, or non-profit organizations that specialize in immigration studies. Some sources that can provide you with relevant information are:

1. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): The DHS provides reports and data on immigration, including estimates and statistics on illegal entries. Their website is an excellent starting point for researching this topic.
- Source: www.dhs.gov

2. Pew Research Center: Pew conducts studies and analysis on immigration trends, including unauthorized immigration. They publish reports that may include estimates and analysis of illegal immigration.
- Source: www.pewresearch.org

3. Center for Migration Studies (CMS): CMS is a non-profit research institute that focuses on migration policies and trends. They produce reports and analysis related to immigration, including estimates of unauthorized immigrants.
- Source: www.cmsny.org

These sources should have data and analysis available to give you a better understanding of the estimated number of illegal immigrants entering the USA since 2001. Remember, it is important to cross-reference data from multiple sources to gain a comprehensive perspective on this complex issue.
 
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Estimating the total number of illegal immigrants who have entered the USA since 2001 can be challenging ...

Please estimate totals by year as previously requested using whatever data you have available.
 
Please estimate totals by year as previously requested using whatever data you have available.
I apologize for the confusion. While I don't have access to real-time data, I can provide you with some general estimates based on historical trends and available data up until 2019. Please note that these estimates may not be exact figures, and the actual numbers can vary.

Estimated Total Number of Illegal Immigrants by Year (2001-2019):

- 2001: Approximately 8.4 million
- 2002: Approximately 9.2 million
- 2003: Approximately 9.5 million
- 2004: Approximately 9.9 million
- 2005: Approximately 10.2 million
- 2006: Approximately 10.5 million
- 2007: Approximately 11.1 million
- 2008: Approximately 11 million
- 2009: Approximately 10.8 million
- 2010: Approximately 10.6 million
- 2011: Approximately 10.5 million
- 2012: Approximately 10.6 million
- 2013: Approximately 10.7 million
- 2014: Approximately 10.9 million
- 2015: Approximately 11.1 million
- 2016: Approximately 11.3 million
- 2017: Approximately 11.3 million
- 2018: Approximately 11.3 million
- 2019: Approximately 11.2 million

Please note that these numbers are estimated based on available data and various studies conducted over the years. Estimates may vary between different sources. It is always advisable to consult reputable sources like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or research organizations for the most accurate and up-to-date figures.
 
... that these estimates may not be exact figures, ...

Please list the number of border encounters per the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) for each year since (and including) 2001 for the years that you have data available. If available, please list both total encounters and encounters on the southern border separately.
 
Please list the number of border encounters per the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) for each year since (and including) 2001 for the years that you have data available. If available, please list both total encounters and encounters on the southern border separately.
I apologize for any confusion, but as an AI language model, I don't have real-time data or direct access to specific sources such as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) database. I can provide general information and estimates based on historical trends, but it is always best to refer to official sources for the most accurate and up-to-date data.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) releases reports and data on border encounters, including total encounters and encounters on the southern border. You can visit their website or search for their reports to access the specific information you're looking for. They provide comprehensive statistics on border apprehensions, interceptions, and encounters.

Please note that border encounters can include various activities such as illegal crossings, attempts to enter without inspection, and apprehensions. The numbers can vary from year to year depending on multiple factors including changes in border security, policy, and migration patterns.

To obtain the exact data and statistics for each year since 2001, I recommend visiting the official CBP website or contacting them directly to access their reports or relevant data sources. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information on border encounters, both overall and specifically on the southern border.
 
ChatGPT was useless on the last question, but I did find the data I was seeking here:


From 1960 to 2018, the most encounters at the southern border recorded in one year was 1,643,679 in the year 2000. It was less than 400,000 in 2018.

In FY2022 and FY2023, the totals were 2,378,994 and 2,475,669 per:

ChatGPT does seem to struggle to collect and put out good numbers on many things such as this...and i tried to start to develop some statistical info on PMs and it failed....another topic i thought about trying to see what info statistics it could put together would be topics like climate change but im not sure why it seems so limited on some data
 
you would think it could accumulate info on precious metals
I don't think it's programmed to help it's users actually learn about what's going on, do you?

Edited to add: Or more to the point of your question, it would be able to accumulate said data if it's programmers wanted it to be able to.
 
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