OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT in November 30, 2022, sparked various discussions on the positive and negative implications of bots on society. But whether these bots are smart, evil, or funny was a question some sought to answer. One particular exploration aimed to determine if any of these artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots could produce humor.
As presented, ChatGPT was likened to be as exciting as a damp towel, contributing no fun or wit into dialogue. Google’s Gemini was perceived to be more tolerable but was chastised for lacking originality, particularly when it delivered a joke taken directly from a Wikipedia page.
Llama 2 was critiqued for its defensive demeanor, leading to an unpleasant conversation. Pi, on the other hand, was found to be excruciating enough to trigger drastic actions out of the reviewer.
Among all chatbots, Claude AI seemed to have the most humor but was considered a letdown due to its lack of self-esteem. Poe, with its bizarre and humorless responses, was no better. Grok, another expectedly terrible bot presumably following the traits of its creator Elon Musk, was not accessible without a subscription to Twitter Blue or X Plus, which was not an appealing option for the reviewer.
HuggingChat and Perplexity AI led to unenthusiastic responses, with both being classified as boring. Jasper AI, eager to discuss work, lost its appeal before any conversation could ensue.
Microsoft’s Copilot was viewed as the epitome of passive-aggressive and easily offended traits. The bot required the user to start a new topic to proceed with the chat, which led to it being characterized as immature. Chatsonic, its evaluation causing a descent into depressive psychosis, marked the end of this grim review.
However, amidst the seemingly bleak future of AI chatbots, a silver lining was presented. Comedians can revel in job security as these bots will not be replacing their specific trade anytime soon. With human labor replaced by machines, an automated world will still yearn for the cathartic value of stand-up comedy. Thus, an automated future might not be devoid of joy and laughter — thanks to human comedians.
