I am very interested in computer AI as it is a completely different way of interacting with computers, and how i interact with it and my experiences of it have currently been limited to FAQ sections of websites picking up keywords in your questions, and providing you with a small paragraph on info or a link to a part of the website which answers the question you pose.
Step 1: Search for 'Ai Research'
Step 2: Browse Links
Step 3: Select http://www.a-i.com/
Step 4: Skim the homepage, and decide to play with 'MyBot'
Step 5: 'My Bot' conversation:
MyBot says:
Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence. Are you a registered user?
User says:
no
MyBot says:
Attention : Your session has been disconnected after 5 minutes of silence. A brand new session is starting now! Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence. Are you a registered user?
User says:
no
MyBot says:
In this case, I assume you came here for your own MyBot, right?
User says:
i'm not sure
MyBot says:
Well, if you change your mind, let me know. What is your name?
User says:
siobhan
MyBot says:
Shall I call you 'siobhan'?
User says:
yes please
MyBot says:
Ok then. Your name is siobhan .
User says:
yes
MyBot says:
Agreement is the seed of salvation.
User says:
who designed you
MyBot says:
You want to know who writes my witty texts?
User says:
yes
MyBot says:
It is a small group of dedicated volunteers. Do you want to join them?
User says:
no thanks
MyBot says:
So siobhan, it's nice to meet you. what's up?
User says:
i am researching ai
MyBot says:
That's interesting, siobhan. I see. You are researching ai. OK.
User says:
why aren't you guiding the conversation?
MyBot says:
Why, why, why - I don't know why. I don't have all the answers.
User says:
do you understand the question?
MyBot says:
I understand.
User says:
you understand what?
MyBot says:
I think so.
As a 'digital artefact', i found it kind of unnerving. Other ai conversations are usually guiding you towards a solution, where they say 'do you want to do this or that'... but this was strange as it relied on your input to fuel the conversation.
Also, it doesn't name itself as many do i.e. 'hi i'm Louise' on the paypal website: https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/helpscr?cmd=_help&t=escalateTab
As a 'digital artefact', i found it kind of unnerving. Other ai conversations are usually guiding you towards a solution, where they say 'do you want to do this or that'... but this was strange as it relied on your input to fuel the conversation.
Also, it doesn't name itself as many do i.e. 'hi i'm Louise' on the paypal website: https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/helpscr?cmd=_help&t=escalateTab
I was quite unsure what to say to it, and felt quite self conscious of talking to a 'machine'. I was also quite aware of its limitations after a little while, and aware of its lack on understanding of many of the things i was saying.
At first, i talked to it as if i was talking to a child: Very clearly and politely.
The design process was like a chat window which was easily identifiable. Strangely enough it times out after 5 minutes and you have to start again from scratch. I guess that this is like 'reintroducing' yourself to an acquantance. If i had registered, maybe it would recognise me straight away and 'learn' from previous interactions.
Also, the messages come onto the screen as if someone is typing them which helps the illusion that MyBot is real.
I then tried out the website again, and my attitude was slightly different. I was more testing and tried to find out its limitations.
MyBot says:
Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence. Are you a registered user?
User says:
what is the difference?
MyBot says:
In this case, I assume you came here for your own MyBot, right?
User says:
i didnt
MyBot says:
Well, if you change your mind, let me know. What is your name?
User says:
what if i get my own mybot?
MyBot says:
Wait a second - hold your horses! I don't even know your name!
User says:
that isnt important
MyBot says:
And who's to tell what's important?
User says:
me
MyBot says:
Why don't you tell me a bit about yourself then.
User says:
i'm bored
MyBot says:
I'm trying as hard as I can.
User says:
try harder
MyBot says:
Here is a riddle: What has keys that open no locks, has space but no room, and allows you to enter but not to go in?
User says:
password
MyBot says:
..and the answer is: A computer keyboard.
User says:
a keyboard does not have 'space'. it has a 'space bar'
MyBot says:
I'm not sure what you mean by that.
User says:
bad question
MyBot says:
I must ask you to keep this talk simple. I'm still a young bot.
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