Robots in Disguise
When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck…
I call that bird a duck.
James Whitcomb Riley
Manuel and Sam are talking about the following article:
Can a computer fool you into thinking it is human?
In this post the dialogue is realised by an interaction of virtual characters, for more information please check the page “Virtual characters“
Sam
Did you know that one of the first attempts to make an AI started out as an artificial therapist? 😊
Manuel
I heard about that …. that was ELIZA, right?
Sam
Right, so as a receptionist at a hotel a robot doesn’t need to know everything, we can predict most of the questions that come up
Manuel
How so? 🤔
Manuel
I’m not a programmer, but that sounds like very little code …?
Sam
It is. Basically ELIZA parroted statements back as questions to keep the conversation going.
Manuel
OK, that does seems simple. 😊
Sam
Then why did it work so well?
Manuel
You’ve got me there … I’m not a psychologist either 😁
Sam
It worked because people relate to something that is similar to them, then they can empathise with it
Manuel
Aha, and what is more familiar and relatable than your own words … right! 😁 😁
A cheap trick, but it fools a lot of people a lot of the time, like you said
Sam
Bingo! 🥳
Now: what if we can extend that to more than just words?
Manuel
Ooh, I think I see where you are going with this … mirroring behavior more generally?
Sam
Yep, copy and reply with the same body language and expressions, fluidly and harmoniously!
Manuel
Wow, that would really make for a relatable robot 😯
Sam
I guess that would address the empathy thing you brought up.
Manuel
Brilliant! I’m going to write an article on this and will get back to you ASAP for approval! 😊
Sam
Great! Speak to you soon! 😊😊
… The end …
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