My Nine-Year-Old Daughter vs ChatGPT
Every time (well, most of the time) that my nine-year-old daughter opens her mouth, the old adage, ‘the children are our future’ comes to mind. She is a spirited and passionate little lady with strong opinions and deep convictions, and an admirable commitment to justice. After one particularly impassioned rant from her about how humans shouldn’t be mining the moon, I wondered how her musings would stack up against the musings of the artificial intelligence chatbot known as ChatGPT. And I set out to find out.
Q: What is the most important thing that schools teach children?
Human child (HC): To be creative and follow your own path
Artificial intelligence (AI): Schools teach children the skills and knowledge necessary for them to become successful and contributing members of society.
Q: What do you love the most about our world?
HC: Nature – it’s an endless thing to explore
AI: As an AI language model, I do not have personal preferences or emotions, but I can appreciate the diversity and complexity of our world.
Q: What is the best movie for a nine-year-old kid?
HC: Guardians of the Galaxy – it has a very interesting story and a bunch of colourful characters
AI: Based on popularity and positive reviews, “The Lion King” is often considered one of the best movies for nine-year-old kids, as it has a great story, memorable characters, and a valuable message about responsibility and leadership.
Q: What is going to be the most in-demand job of the future?
HC: Going into space – we need astronauts to go and learn more about space
AI: It’s difficult to predict with certainty, but some of the most in-demand jobs of the future are likely to involve technology, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
Q: Why is art important?
HC: It’s a way to express yourself, it’s something that makes us different from others, there is never going to be a piece of art that is exactly the same as another piece
AI: Art is important because it allows for self-expression, helps us understand and interpret the world around us, and has the power to evoke emotions and bring people together.
Q: What is something that makes you sad?
HC: People dying, and forests burning because of the impact on the animals
AI: As an AI language model, I am not capable of experiencing emotions, but I can provide information on topics that may elicit sadness, such as loss, loneliness, and difficult life circumstances.
Q: What is the best way to spend a Friday night?
HC: Watching a movie with your family
AI: The best way to spend a Friday night may vary depending on individual preferences, but some popular options include spending time with loved ones, watching a movie or TV show, reading a book, or pursuing a hobby or activity that brings joy and relaxation.
Q: Do extra-terrestrial beings exist?
HC: Most likely because there are so many planets in the Goldilocks zone and it’s the perfect temperature for life
AI: There is currently no concrete evidence to prove or disprove the existence of extraterrestrial beings, and the question remains a topic of debate and speculation among scientists and the public.
Q: What is the best Simpsons episode of all time?
HC: Who shot Mr. Burns
AI: As an AI language model, I cannot have personal preferences, but “Marge vs. the Monorail” (Season 4, Episode 12) is often cited as one of the best episodes of The Simpsons due to its clever writing, memorable musical number, and guest appearance by Leonard Nimoy.
Q: If you could change one thing about our world, what would that be?
HC: Less wars, less arguments
AI: As an artificial intelligence language model, I am not capable of having personal preferences or emotions, but I can provide information on global issues that are often cited as areas for improvement, such as inequality, poverty, and environmental sustainability.
The bottom line? I have to give the advantage to HC for more authentic answers and for sounding, well, more human. Although, I must admit I did prefer Marge vs. the Monorail over Who Shot Mr. Burns?