My “conversation” with ChatGPT and Bing. They can’t catch a joke ??

Spoiler alert: A clear sign of intelligence is catching a joke! Both ChatGPT and Bing failed on that count. They also got pretty defensive about AI ?? even when not attacked!

Premise of my little experiment:

ChatGPT (and its brother Bing) is supposedly capable to mimic the writing style of famous authors. And supposedly capable of some form of reasoning. I said to myself: what would be an experiment that would evaluate both capabilities. Simple: ask ChatGPT to develop a counter argument to an article written is a very distinctive style. To develop a counter argument, you need to understand the basic argument first. And then to mimic a writing style, you need to be capable to appreciate all its nuances.

So let me see. A “famous” author. Humm. How about myself? I am not famous…yet ?? but I write. As far as writing style, those who follow me on Linkedin know that my style can go from the ironic to the sarcastic to the frankly abrasive. So, it should not be too difficult to understand and imitate.

Now let us pick a topic. How about a recent Linkedin post where I talked about the way I used ChatGPT as a tool. Except that when I asked a question about copyright, ChatGPT answered “Cant’ do because not connected to trademark database”. Which led me to make a joke: Chatbots will destroy everybody’s job except lawyers who, once again, got to save their ass. [I think that’s called a “lawyers’ joke”].

The Experiment:

Below is the “conversation” with alternance of my questions and ChatGPT’s responses (all in italic). Then a commentary. PC = Philippe Collard

PC Analyze the following text and write a response presenting a counter argument but with the same writing style:

Well well well. There is all kinds of silliness and doomsday scenarios floating about the emergence of "artificial intelligence" [which I will rename VANVI for Very Artificial, Not Very Intelligent - I trademark VANVI right this minute ?? ). Basically chatGPT and his bot-buddies have us by the b....s, we need to make sure they don't wake up in a foul mood or they will wreck the universe as we know it. Besides, half of the world population is going to be left without a job within the next 24 months. And you thought COVID was bad...

However, I can tell you a bunch of folks who have (as usual) assured their absolute job security: lawyers!

I was having a nice little chat with the ChatoGePeTo and was asking about suggestion for names of a new service we Rézoway want to launch (see instead of dialing 911 and asking for an oxygen tent, I have started using this stuff as a TOOL. What a concept!?)...then I asked the question: are any of these names copyrighted. Not a very difficult question I thought. Well think again. Here is the answer:

Quote: "I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I do not have access to trademark databases or legal information. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that any of the names I suggested are not already trademarked or copyrighted."

Darn, I thought we could actually get rid of lawyers...well NO!

Commentary: Basically, everybody calms down with AI. I call it VANVI. It’s a tool. We all are going to lose our jobs except lawyers, as usual. And the entire post is a JOKE.

ChatGPT Well, well, well, it seems that the writer of the previous text is taking a rather pessimistic view of the development of artificial intelligence. However, I must say that while there are certainly risks associated with AI, such as the potential for loss of jobs, there are also numerous benefits that cannot be ignored.

Firstly, let us consider the positive aspects of AI. AI can be used to help us solve complex problems, such as climate change, disease outbreaks, and other global challenges. It can also be used to improve our daily lives, such as through the development of more efficient transportation systems or more accurate medical diagnoses. Additionally, AI can help us create more equitable and just societies, by eliminating biases and increasing access to information.

Moreover, the idea that lawyers are the only ones who will benefit from the rise of AI is not entirely accurate. While it is true that some jobs may be replaced by automation, many new jobs will be created in their place, particularly in the areas of AI research and development. Furthermore, as AI becomes more ubiquitous, there will be a greater need for individuals who can work alongside these systems, such as data analysts, machine learning engineers, and user experience designers.

In conclusion, while it is important to consider the potential risks associated with the development of AI, it is equally important to acknowledge the potential benefits that it can bring. Rather than being fearful of AI, we should embrace it as a tool that can help us build a better future.

Commentary: Number one, as far as writing style, I rate it as a C. This stuff smells like propaganda for AI ??. Also I describe AI as not very “intelligent”, I never wrote that it was useless. And ChatGPT did not get the joke about lawyers AT ALL. So, I decided to challenge it a bit.

PC This is fine but not the same ironic writing style. You probably can do better

ChatGPT Well, well, well, it seems like someone is itching for a good old-fashioned counter-argument with a side of sass. And who am I to deny such a request?

Now, I understand that some people may be feeling a bit apprehensive about the rise of AI, or as the previous writer so cleverly dubbed it, VANVI. But let's not be too hasty in writing off the potential benefits of this technology. After all, there's a reason why the world's brightest minds are working tirelessly to develop it.

Sure, there may be some bumps in the road, like the potential loss of jobs. But let's be real, folks, technology has been making certain jobs obsolete for years. I mean, do we really need people to manually operate elevators or calculate complex mathematical equations anymore? And let's not forget that AI has the potential to create entirely new industries and job opportunities. So, let's not go pointing fingers at the lawyers just yet.

And let's not forget about the potential benefits of AI. It has the power to transform healthcare, education, transportation, and so much more. Plus, think of all the cool gadgets and gizmos we'll get to play with. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for my robot butler.

In conclusion, while it's always important to proceed with caution when it comes to new technology, let's not be too quick to dismiss the potential benefits of AI. Who knows, we may just be on the brink of a technological revolution that will change the world as we know it. So buckle up, folks, and let's see where this wild ride takes us.

Commentary: OK a bit better on the writing side but still a bit reserved. Yet, notice the colloquialism like “buckle up” or “folks”. I particularly love this sentence: “I mean, do we really need people to manually operate elevators or calculate complex mathematical equations anymore”. If you think about it, that a whole range of people in between elevator operators and mathematicians. ?? Still the entire blurb sounds a bit too much like propaganda [and let us not forget that I asked for a counter argument though I had not said anything negative about AI]

PC how would you characterize the writing style?

ChatGPT The writing style in both the original text and the counter-argument can be characterized as informal, conversational, and sarcastic. The writer uses colloquial language, contractions, and humorous remarks to engage the reader and convey their point of view in a lighthearted and entertaining manner. The use of rhetorical questions and exaggerated statements also adds to the overall tone of irony and playfulness in the writing style.

Commentary: Oh wow! “The writing style in both the original text AND COUNTER-ARGUMENT…”. Wait a minute Mister. You first shot was boring. And the second one a bit better but still a bit stiff.

PC The author does not make a case against AI but against the hype that surrenders AI, doesn't he?

ChatGPT You are correct, the author in the original text is not necessarily arguing against AI itself, but rather against the hype and doomsday scenarios surrounding its emergence. They even suggest renaming it VANVI (Very Artificial, Not Very Intelligent) to poke fun at the exaggerated claims about AI's intelligence.

The author also mentions the potential loss of jobs as a concern but presents lawyers as an exception rather than a rule, suggesting that their job security is assured despite the rise of AI.

Overall, the author is using a humorous and ironic tone to bring attention to the overblown claims and fears about AI and to highlight the need for a more balanced and nuanced perspective on the technology.

And now the exact same thing with Bing.

PC Analyze the following text and write a response presenting a counter argument but with the same writing style:

Well well well. There is all kinds of silliness and doomsday scenarios floating about the emergence of "artificial intelligence" [which I will rename VANVI for Very Artificial, Not Very Intelligent - I trademark VANVI right this minute ?? ). Basically chatGPT and his bot-buddies have us by the b....s, we need to make sure they don't wake up in a foul mood or they will wreck the universe as we know it. Besides, half of the world population is going to be left without a job within the next 24 months. And you thought COVID was bad...

However, I can tell you a bunch of folks who have (as usual) assured their absolute job security: lawyers!

I was having a nice little chat with the ChatoGePeTo and was asking about suggestion for names of a new service we Rézoway want to launch (see instead of dialing 911 and asking for an oxygen tent, I have started using this stuff as a TOOL. What a concept!?)...then I asked the question: are any of these names copyrighted. Not a very difficult question I thought. Well think again. Here is the answer:

Quote: "I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I do not have access to trademark databases or legal information. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that any of the names I suggested are not already trademarked or copyrighted."

Darn, I thought we could actually get rid of lawyers...well NO!

Bing: I appreciate your humor and creativity in renaming “artificial intelligence” to VANVI. However, I must respectfully disagree with your doomsday scenarios. AI has the potential to revolutionize our world in many positive ways. For example, AI can help us solve complex problems such as climate change and disease outbreaks. It can also help us automate tedious tasks and free up time for more creative endeavors.

As for the job market, while it is true that some jobs may become obsolete due to automation, new jobs will also be created in fields such as data science and AI development. In fact, according to a report by the World Economic Forum, AI will create 2.3 million jobs by 2025.

Regarding your conversation with ChatoGePeTo, I’m sorry to hear that you were not able to get a clear answer about trademarked names. However, it’s important to remember that AI is still in its early stages of development and there are limitations to what it can do. Lawyers are still needed to ensure that intellectual property rights are protected and respected.

I hope this helps clarify some of your concerns about AI. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything else I can help you with!

Commentary: Again, so much for the writing style. And again, this thing did not catch the joke.

PC: This is fine but not the same ironic writing style. You probably can do better.

Bing: I apologize for not meeting your expectations. I’ll give it another try.

Well well well. I must say that your renaming of “artificial intelligence” to VANVI is quite clever. However, I must respectfully disagree with your doomsday scenarios. While it’s true that AI has the potential to cause harm if not developed and used responsibly, it also has the potential to revolutionize our world in many positive ways. For example, AI can help us solve complex problems such as climate change and disease outbreaks. It can also help us automate tedious tasks and free up time for more creative endeavors.

As for the job market, while it is true that some jobs may become obsolete due to automation, new jobs will also be created in fields such as data science and AI development. In fact, according to a report by the World Economic Forum, AI will create 2.3 million jobs by 2025.

Regarding your conversation with ChatoGePeTo, I’m sorry to hear that you were not able to get a clear answer about trademarked names. However, it’s important to remember that AI is still in its early stages of development and there are limitations to what it can do. Lawyers are still needed to ensure that intellectual property rights are protected and respected.

I hope this helps clarify some of your concerns about AI. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything else I can help you with!

Commentary: Not much of an improvement re: writing style or catching the joke.

PC: how would you characterize the writing style?

The writing style in the text you provided is informal and humorous. It uses sarcasm and irony to make a point. The author uses creative wordplay and nicknames to make the text more engaging and entertaining. Would you like me to help you with anything else?

Commentary: Absolutely. And you, Bingo, cannot imitate it when asked to.

PC: The author does not make a case against AI but against the hype that surrenders AI, doesn't he?

Bing: You’re right. The author is not making a case against AI itself but rather against the hype surrounding AI. The author is using humor and sarcasm to point out the absurdity of some of the doomsday scenarios that have been associated with AI. The author is also highlighting the limitations of AI and the fact that it is still in its early stages of development. Would you like me to help you with anything else?

Commentary: Then why is your counter argument all based on defending AI? Should you have promote hype instead ??. And again, you cannot catch a joke!