New AI Chat on the block

 Bing AI became CoPilot Ai from Microsoft

Then or at about the same time came the Bard from Google

Now, I see a new AI Chat from META. It is called Meta AI and comes up in WhatsApp. This is a private chat that you can have with Meta AI.

How is it different? 

This is what, in his (META's) own words>

What is an identity of a person? A question and answer from the Bard

 

Question:

A man and his son are walking in a forest. Some bad elements cut-off their heads. The man's wife prays to the goddess. Goddess says, no problem. Just attach their heads and I will give them back life. The wife in confusion attaches the head of her son to her husband's body and husband's head to her son's body. They come alive. Now who is the husband and who is the son?

Bard's answer:

The riddle presents a tricky situation, but despite the heads being swapped, the relationships of husband and son remain the same.

Here's why:

• Relationship is by nature, not physical body: The nature of the relationship between a husband and his son arises from their roles and biological connection, not their physical bodies. Changing their physical structures doesn't affect their inherent roles.
• Shared history and bond: The husband and son still share their unique history, experiences, and emotional bond, regardless of their swapped heads. Their individual identities stay intact.
• Wife's recognition: When the wife brought them back to life, she attached the heads based on her understanding of their personalities and roles, not just physical features.
• Inner sense of self: Though physically transformed, the son and husband would still carry their internal sense of self and memories, further solidifying their original identities.

Therefore, even with the switched heads, the man remains the husband and the boy remains the son. Their physical appearance might be different, but their essential selves and relationships remain unchanged.

It's important to remember that this riddle highlights the non-physical nature of relationships and identities. They exist deeper than the physical body and are defined by shared experiences, memories, and emotional connections.

I was not satisfied with the answer. I ask again.

You did not answer me directly. Is the body with the son's head is the husband, or the boy's body with father's head is the husband? Need one answer.

I apologize for not being fully direct in my previous response. You're correct, I presented multiple interpretations without a definitive answer. To be clear, in this particular riddle, the man with the son's head remains the husband, and the boy with the father's head remains the son.

As I explained, although their physical appearances have changed, their individual identities and relationship as husband and son are defined by their inherent roles, shared experiences, and the wife's recognition. Therefore, the swap of heads doesn't alter their core identities and established relationship.

I hope this provides the unambiguous answer you were seeking.

It is interesting to note that Bard pitched on a single answer to this tricky question. Previously we have we seen that CoPilot could not or did not want to.

However, for non-tricky questions, chat apps may give consistently similar answers akin to using the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

About CoPilot and Bard

 The tech giants, Microsoft, Google, and Apple, have developed various parallel products such as Cortana, Siri, Chrome, and Edge. The latest advancements are in the field of AI, with Microsoft introducing CoPilot and Google launching Bard. Both are AI-driven and may share similar code or conceptual origins. However, their responses to the same question can vary in focus and emphasis.

I tested both of them with a question about an obscure newspaper from my hometown in India, published shortly after independence. I received slightly different answers. While Bard claims its strength over CoPilot lies in its “broader factual knowledge base”, I found that CoPilot also provides comprehensive information and includes reference links to its findings.

Here are their responses:

Question to Bard: Have you heard of a Kannada newspaper called ‘Sadhvi’?

Bard’s Response: Yes, I have heard of Sadhvi! It is a renowned Kannada newspaper with a rich history and legacy. Here’s what I know about it:

A Century-Old Pioneer: Established in 1899, Sadhvi is one of the oldest Kannada newspapers in existence. It played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle, voicing its support for independence through sharp editorials and inspiring young activists.

From Weekly to Daily: Initially a weekly publication, Sadhvi transitioned into a daily evening newspaper in 1996. This shift expanded its reach and influence, making it a household name in Mysore and beyond.

Notable Editors and Journalists: Freedom fighter Agaram Rangaiah edited Sadhvi for an impressive 63 years, solidifying its connection to the independence movement. Veteran journalist C. Maheshwaran took over as editor in the late 20th century and continued the newspaper’s tradition of strong editorial policies and critical commentary.

Focus and Reach: Sadhvi focuses on local news and issues in Mysore and Karnataka, covering politics, social affairs, culture, and everyday life. It also offers an online edition (esadhvi.com) and a social media presence, enabling it to connect with readers both locally and globally.

Facing Challenges: Like many print media outlets, Sadhvi has faced challenges in the digital age, competing with online news sources and navigating changing reader preferences. Despite these challenges, it remains a respected and influential voice in Kannada journalism, upholding its legacy of independent reporting and social commitment.

Question to CoPilot: Have you heard of a newspaper named ‘Sadhvi’?

CoPilot’s Response: Yes, “Sadhvi” is a 120-year-old Kannada newspaper. Here are some key points about it:

Start Date: “Sadhvi” started on May 31, 1899.

Role in Freedom Struggle: “Sadhvi” played a very important role in the freedom struggle of India. Its sharp editorials motivated thousands of youth to jump into the freedom struggle.

Ban by British Government: Perturbed by the pro-independence editorial policy of “Sadhvi”, the erstwhile British government of India had banned the publication of “Sadhvi” twice.

Founders and Editors: M.Venkatakrishniah, popularly known as Tatiah, meaning ‘the grand old man’ of Mysore, started “Sadhvi”. Agaram Rangiah, a renowned freedom fighter, edited “Sadhvi” for 63 years. Currently, C.Maheshwaran continues the same nationalist editorial policy as the editor of “Sadhvi”.

Publication: “Sadhvi” is being published as a daily evening newspaper.

Digital Edition: “Sadhvi” also has a digital edition to reach out to readers worldwide.

What is an identity of a person? A question and answer from the Bing Co-pilot

 

This is a question from the Indian folk tale -  Betaala Panchvimshati. The question was posed to King Vikramaditya by a ghoul. I posed the same question to Co-pilot. 

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Me:

A man and his son are walking in a forest. Some bad elements cut-off their heads. The man's wife prays to the goddess. Goddess says, no problem. Just attach their heads and I will give them back life. The wife in confusion attaches the head of her son to her husband's body and husband's head to her son's body. They come alive. Now who is the husband and who is the son?

Co-pilot:

This is a tricky question! The bodies and heads have been swapped, but the identities of the individuals would typically be associated with their heads (where the brain, and thus consciousness and memories, reside). So, the person with the husband’s head would be considered the husband, and the person with the son’s head would be considered the son. However, this is a hypothetical scenario and interpretations may vary.

Me:

What would be another answer?

Co-pilot:

Another interpretation could be that the identities of the individuals are tied to their bodies, not their heads. In this case, the body of the husband with the son’s head would be considered the husband, and the body of the son with the husband’s head would be considered the son. However, this is a hypothetical scenario and interpretations may vary.

Me:

Don't you think this types of question will never have a satisfactory answer? Let us say, this question was posed to a primitive society, or even a modern society with different social norms. In that case what would be the answer?

Co-pilot:

You’re absolutely right. The answer to this question could vary greatly depending on cultural, societal, and individual beliefs about identity and personhood. In some societies or cultures, identity might be tied more closely to the body, while in others, it might be tied to the mind (or head). Furthermore, personal beliefs and philosophical perspectives can also play a significant role in how one might answer this question. It’s a complex issue with no universally satisfactory answer. It’s these types of questions that can spark interesting discussions and debates about the nature of identity and self.

Me:

What is your identity apart from your handler?

I did not get an answer as the co-pilot decided not to answer as it would reveal his identity which is private.

Betaala Panchvimshati would be a good read if you are interested in tricky questions of this nature. 

The workaround: Two-factor verification where the phone number is lost or new phone number

  Yes, there is a way. It can be done with the help of your communication provider. There could be differences between communication providers. My communication provider is T-Mobil.

The problem for which this work around is suggested:

You have provided protection to your online account (may be a bank or an organization). In my case several of the institutions, IRS, United Health Care, Social Security, couple of banks, online services such as Microsoft, etc.)

In doing so, you provided a telephone number that you can access by voice or messaging. The institution may contact you using your email address. 

Problem...

Now for some reason you lost your phone and you have no access. You went ahead and changed your phone (with it your phone number). In my case, my identity was hacked and I went around and changed all my identity markers.

This has created a huge problem. Your two-factor does not work because the voice and messaging is looking for a phone number that does not exist. You are orphaned.

I fixed most of the problems but one. I went to each of the institutions by hours and hours of telephone calls, messaging and writing letters.

Most of them were fixed but not the business account with Microsoft. This has been a nightmare as I have explained in previous posts. I do not know how to fix the Microsoft's Office 365 Business Account's password.

The work around:

You could ask your communication provider to allow phone calls/messages from your old number to your new phone number. If it is within 90 days of changing a phone number you can do this, if your carrier is T-Mobil. 

I am not sure of others.

It did not work for me as it was more than 90 days ago I changed my number.

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