With all the brouhaha about ChapGPT, the artificial intelligence program that claims to write competent English on the subject of your choice, we thought we would compare it with ChatMEP, the program being developed here in the Bozosphere. Below you’ll find the results of this mano-a-mano competition. Oops, I meant machina-a-machina.
A friend sent us a thank you note written by ChapGPT. He gave it some clues about the meal and the time by the fireplace both before and after dinner.
Here’s what ChatGPT wrote:
Dear [Hosts],
Thank you so much for the wonderful evening we shared together. Your hospitality was truly outstanding, and we felt so welcomed and at home in your lovely home. The fire was a lovely touch, and the conversation by it was delightful. The fish dish was absolutely delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. We also appreciate you taking the time to have a second round by the fire.
We had such a great time and it was truly a pleasure getting to know you both. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. We hope to have the opportunity to return the favor in the future.
With gratitude,
[Your Name]
I hate to nitpick, but we’ve known our guests for decades, so the “pleasure getting to know you both” was a bit off the mark.
Here’s what ChatMEP produced:
Yo homies,
Right good chomp you put down. Pescatarian fare mucho tasty. We dug your pad and the flames in the bricks. Your patter was very boss. Buzz over to our place for the 2nd half of the home-and-home series.
Very cool indeed,
<names>
Now, I ask you, which thank you note would you prefer? If you liked the ChatGPT more, that’s very uncool.