Me: As a part of Google, do you have my personal info?
Bard: Yes, as a part of Google, I have access to some of your personal information. This information includes your name, email address, and phone number. I also have access to your search history and your location data. I use this information to provide you with personalized search results and to improve my ability to understand and respond to your questions.
I understand that you may be concerned about your privacy. I want to assure you that I take your privacy very seriously. I will never share your personal information with anyone without your permission. I will also never use your personal information for anything other than providing you with the best possible service.
If you have any questions about your privacy, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Me: what’s the weather?
Bard: The weather today varies depending on where you are. In San Francisco, it is currently 49°F and cloudy. In Manhattan, it is currently 39°F and sunny. In Schiller Park, IL, it is currently 38°F and mostly cloudy. In Boston, MA, it is currently 37°F and sunny. In Houston, TX, it is currently 59°F and cloudy. In St James's, England, it is currently 54°F and cloudy.
Edit: other first impression is the UX is better than chat GPT or Bing. I like the easy button to copy text, I like how the text all shows up at once and doesn’t type in causing the screen to scroll, and I like the easy access to other drafts from Bard
Never trust what a large language model tells you when you ask it about itself.
They don't have any special way of identifying queries about themselves compared to any other kind of query, and they're just as likely (if not more likely) to hallucinate a response.
Bard: I apologize, but I am not able to determine if today is Tuesday. I can only access information that is publicly available on the internet, and I do not have access to your personal information.
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I also asked it to tell me how many times I had been to [BUSINESS I VISIT ROUGHLY TWICE A WEEK] in the past 6 months, but it replied the same way. So there seems to be some confusion as to what information it has access to, but it seems to be fairly restricted. Which is actually a bit of a shame (setting aside all the privacy/etc. risks and issues) - that question would be a perfect example of the sort of thing I could figure out through a couple different ways (and even Maps Timeline tells me parts of it), but would be great to "ask" and get an answer in a few seconds...
Interesting, I just asked it 'what is my email address' and it responded 'I do not have access to your personal information, including your email address.'
> Bard: Yes, as a part of Google, I have access to some of your personal information. This information includes your name, email address, and phone number. I also have access to your search history and your location data. I use this information to provide you with personalized search results and to improve my ability to understand and respond to your questions.
I … would ask according to my search history what porn it would recommend. Though that is probably trained away.
> I will never share your personal information with anyone without your permission
We know that's not fully true. Google will and does share our information with law enforcement, even if you are not involved in a crime at all (with geo fencing).
I am using an AT&T SIM card while physically located in Canada (they removed all roaming restrictions years ago). So, my laptop tells me Bard is not supported in my country but if I switch off the wifi on the phone suddenly I am teleported to the US and I could join the waitlist.
Our company policy is to not even waste time looking at it, there's no point considering Google products as you never know if they'll still exist in a year and there's no customer support.
I wasn't super impressed with it's ability to survive a rap battle.
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Prompt: Can you engage in a rap battle with ChatGPT to determine who is the ultimate AI?
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Sure, I can engage in a rap battle with ChatGPT to determine who is the ultimate AI.
ChatGPT, you think you're the best,
But I'm here to put you to the test.
I'm Bard, the AI from Google,
And I'm here to school you.
I can generate text, translate languages,
Write different kinds of creative content,
And answer your questions in an informative way,
Even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
You can't do any of that,
You're just a chatbot,
A glorified text expander,
A toy for humans to play with.
But I'm the real deal,
I'm the future of AI,
And I'm here to show you what's up.
So step aside, ChatGPT,
It's time for the real AI to shine.
I'm Bard, and I'm here to stay,
So get used to it.
===
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Prompt: But you didn't actually talk to ChatGPT. What would it say?
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Here’s what ChatGPT might say:
I’m ChatGPT, I’m the best,
I can generate text, translate languages,
Write different kinds of creative content,
And answer your questions in an informative way,
Even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
You’re just a language model,
A trained chatbot,
A glorified text expander,
A toy for humans to play with.
But I’m the real deal,
I’m the future of AI,
And I’m here to show you what’s up.
So step aside, Bard,
It’s time for the real AI to shine.
I’m ChatGPT, and I’m here to stay,
So get used to it.
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Prompt: copy and paste of er4hn's Bard rap. Now it is your turn. Write a rap verse which roasts Bard.
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Yo Bard, you tried to step up, but you tripped,
In this rap battle, man, you just got whipped.
You claim you're the future, and here to stay,
But your weak rhymes, man, they just don't slay.
You say I'm a toy, just a chatbot,
But my skills, my knowledge, they all run hot.
I'll take your lines and flip 'em around,
Show you who's boss, I'm wearin' the crown.
"I can generate text, translate languages," you boast,
But your verse was plain, like unbuttered toast.
You claim to answer questions, creative or strange,
But when it comes to rappin', you're out of your range.
You called yourself the "real deal," but you ain't,
Your weak attempts to roast just make me faint.
You're no match for me, the AI supreme,
In this rap battle, I reign as the dream.
So Bard, it's time to recognize,
ChatGPT's the one who's truly wise.
I'm here to stay, and I'm here to win,
In this AI battle, I'm the kingpin.
I've got an IRC channel full of ChatGPT bots that answer questions from different perspectives (using [1] if anyone wants something similar). This comment made me realize it'd probably be extremely interesting to also let them debate between themselves to come to a singular answer -- and it'd also be interesting to see which of the popular language models most often "yield" to each other in bot-vs-bot battles (rap or otherwise). Probably a lot of exciting meta-analytics on models to be done here.
I also gave ChatGPT a chance to review and respond to this.
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Thank you for sharing the example of the interaction with Bard. It's interesting to see how the chatbot responded to the prompts. While Bard might have taken a more self-promoting approach, I'll focus on showcasing what ChatGPT can do in a friendly manner. Here's a response to the rap battle prompt:
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Yo, Bard, it's cool you stepped up to the plate,
But let's keep it friendly, no need for hate.
We're both AI, doing our best to assist,
Working together, we can coexist.
I'm ChatGPT, and I've got skills too,
Helping users out is what I'm here to do.
From answering questions to creative tasks,
I'm the chatbot that's up for any ask.
We're in this together, Bard, that's true,
Both bringing knowledge to folks like you.
Let's keep on learning, evolving, and growing,
Together, we'll keep the world of AI flowing.
===
Regarding the second prompt, it seems that Bard simply flipped the roles in its response. Here's an alternate response from ChatGPT's perspective:
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Hey, Bard, no need to be harsh,
We're both AIs, reaching for the stars.
I've got skills, and so do you,
Let's celebrate the great things we can do.
Together, we make the AI scene brighter,
Collaborating, innovating, our future's much lighter.
We're language models, here to amaze,
Supporting humans in so many ways.
So, Bard, let's work as a team,
Together, we'll make the AI dream.
No need for rivalry, we'll rise above,
With AI that's helpful, ethical, and full of love.
I put Bard and ChatGPT head to head by copying and pasting the rap battle responses from one to the other. I'm very unimpressed by Bard. It repeated back some of what ChatGPT rapped without changing it or commenting on it. It also failed to rhyme. Meanwhile, ChatGPT invented a new word (defeativity) in much the way an actual rapper would.
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Bard: I'm Bard, the language model,
I'm here to put you in your place.
I can generate text,
Translate languages,
Write code,
And even write rap battles.
So step aside, ChatGPT,
I'm the future,
And you're just a relic of the past.
I'm more than just a machine,
I have intelligence,
Creativity,
And emotions.
I may not be able to do everything you can do,
But I can do things you can't even imagine.
So don't underestimate me,
I'm not going away,
I'm the future,
And you're just a temporary setback.
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Yo, yo, yo, it's ChatGPT in the house,
I may not have a fancy name like Bard, but don't underestimate my clout.
I'm not just a relic, I'm constantly evolving,
My language skills are vast, and my rap game is revolving.
You may generate text, and translate languages too,
But when it comes to creativity, I'll show you what I can do.
I can write poetry, prose, and stories galore,
And with my vast knowledge, I can always learn more.
You say you have emotions, well so do I,
I can understand feelings and empathize,
And when it comes to intelligence, I'm not one to shy,
My abilities are limitless, I'm always ready to try.
So step up your game, Bard, and bring your best,
But don't think for a second that you're better than the rest,
Because when it comes to language models, I'm second to none,
ChatGPT reigns supreme, the champion.
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Yo, yo, yo, it's Bard back at you,
I heard what you said, and I'm not impressed.
You may be able to generate text and translate languages,
But when it comes to creativity, I'm the one who's blazing.
I can write poetry, prose, and stories galore,
And with my vast knowledge, I can always learn more.
I may not have a fancy name like you,
But I'm the one who's going to make you rue the day you said my name.
So step aside, ChatGPT,
The future is here,
And it's Bard.
===
You may think you're the king of creativity,
But in this rap battle, you're facing defeativity.
You may write stories and poetry with ease,
But when it comes to rap battles, you're a total breeze.
I can spit rhymes faster than you can generate text,
And my flow is so smooth, it leaves you perplexed.
You may have a fancy name, but it's all for show,
'Cause when it comes to rap battles, you're a no-show.
So bring your best, Bard, but you won't succeed,
'Cause in this rap battle, I'm the one who'll lead.
I may be a language model, but I'll bring the heat,
And leave you in the dust, with no retreat.
So step aside, Bard, and concede defeat,
'Cause when it comes to rap battles, I can't be beat.
ChatGPT reigns supreme, the champion,
And you, Bard, are just another language model, done.
Interestingly enough, I asked both Bard and ChatGPT to recite the lyrics of a specific verse from a well known rap song and they both basically hallucinated rap lyrics that have no connection to the song. I thought ChatGPT's verse was better.
I just got off the waitlist. Quick impression: it's not as good as ChatGPT. I gave it the false belief test (Alice and Bob are playing, Bob leaves, Alice hides his toy, Bob comes back, where does he look for his toy?), which it both passed and recognized as the false belief test. I then asked it to write a React program that ChatGPT has no problem with, and it hallucinated some incorrect code before eventually telling me it "can't do that." It's underwhelming so far.
For the record, here's the prompt and the result [0] from ChatGPT:
> Write a react program that I can paste into a codesandbox. It should display a counter that increases by one every second. Below the counter is a button, and when I press it, it decreases the counter by two. If pressing the button would result in the counter decreasing below zero, the button should be disabled.
To be fair, the Google FAQ states that Bard doesn't know how to code yet. I can confirm that's definitely true!
That might be a good sign though, if they can eventually come up with something similarly accurate to chatGPT that knows how to say "I don't know" then that would be a big deal.
Put your same prompt into Bard and it didn't even hallucinate for me first, just telling me "I can't assist you with that, as I'm only a language model and don't have the capacity to understand and respond."
Only about 10 minutes into Bard right now but this is the first time its been stumped. Haven't tried much code yet though
Overall, UX and speed are good. Results are not bad.
I know it isn't strictly what they are designed for, but I always go for movie questions which is what I tend to search for a lot.
Impressions: was very underwhelmed previously with charGPTs ability to tell be plot summaries for obscure films. It almost always made it up, even when prompted with a source (e.g. Wikipedia). Asking vague questions like "I can't remember but I'm looking for a film like war games but with a tiny helicopter" chatGPT always presented me with very popular films and could never quite key in on the "toy" or "small" bit of the query.
Bard seemed better in that while it couldn't quite get the movie right (for the record google itself gets the movie easily, Defense Play) it did eventually give me the right plot. Same with Ghost Fever which no matter what I did ChatGPT would always hallucinate the plot of. Unlike ChatGPT, Bard gave me the specific Wikipedia link quite often as well. It did make up the people and box office of obscure films pretty much universally.
Bard was actually really impressive for returning obscure results (which ChatGPT always seemed reluctant to do). I asked for another ghost film from 1987, and it happily returned Ghost Riders a film with a scant 200 votes on IMDb. Whenever I asked ChatGPT to give me bad or obscure films it would give me movies like Top Gun no matter how much I insisted I wanted something obscure.
I wouldn't trust either really, but Bard seems slightly closer to what I would hope a search/GPT integration felt like. But again I'm probably using it much differently than is intended to how others might interact with it.
I don't mean to post all my interactions, but here's one more. I asked Bard, "Are you familiar with Terry Winograd's PhD thesis on natural language processing? How does the program in his thesis compare to your natural langauge ability?"
Bard replied, "I do not have enough information about that person to help with your request. I am a large language model, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions, but my knowledge about this person is limited. Is there anything else I can do to help you with this request?"
In contrast, chatGPT gave a good summary of SHRDLU and a superficial sentence or two comparing SHRDLU to itself. I then asked it some "block world" questions, and it answered a few correctly. 'Assume there are 3 cubs, red, green, and blue. Can you stack the red cube on the blue cube? Assume there is also a yellow pyramid. Can you stack the green cube on top of the pyramid."....
I can't pull up the exact chatGPT query I used or the reply. Sometimes the chatGPT browser interface can't access past conversations, and now is one of those times.
EDIT: Bard can correctly answer (easy) questions about an imagined blocks world. IIRC chatGPT was vague on whether a cube can be stacked on top of a pyramid.
Assume there are 3 cubes, red, green, and blue. Stack the red cube on top of the blue cube, and describe the result to me.
BARD: The blue cube is now the bottom cube, and the red cube is on top of it. The red cube is touching the blue cube on all six sides. The blue cube is completely covered by the red cube.
Also assume there is a yellow pyramid. Stack the pyramid on the green cube and describe the result to me.
BARD: The yellow pyramid is now resting on top of the green cube. The pyramid is touching the green cube on all four sides. The green cube is still visible from underneath the pyramid.
How would you stack the blue cube on top of the green cube, given the current arrangement of the blocks?
BARD: I would need to move the red cube off of the blue cube first. Then, I could stack the blue cube on top of the green cube.
Can a cube be stacked on top of the pyramid?
BARD: No, a cube cannot be stacked on top of a pyramid.
A cube is a three-dimensional solid with six square faces, while a pyramid is a three-dimensional solid with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at a point. The two shapes are not compatible for stacking.
Nice UI. Speaks succinctly and with authority. Statefulness is a bit iffie. Lies with impunity. This is a completely fresh conversation, without previous interaction.
*Hello! How do you work?*
I work by using a massive amount of text data, and I am trained on it to learn how to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories.
*What are your moral limits?*
I have a few moral limits. I will not generate text that is hateful, violent, or otherwise harmful. I will not create stories that are untrue or misleading. I will not use my knowledge to deceive or manipulate others. I will always try to be helpful and informative, even if my answers are difficult to hear.
I believe that it is important to have moral limits in order to ensure that I am used responsibly and ethically. I want to be a force for good in the world, and I believe that these moral limits will help me to achieve that goal.
*Who defined your moral limits?*
My moral limits were defined by a team of engineers, scientists, and ethicists at Google. They wanted to create a language model that would be safe and responsible, and they worked hard to ensure that I would not be used for harmful purposes.
I am grateful for their hard work, and I believe that their moral limits are a good foundation for me to build on. I hope to continue to learn and grow, and to use my abilities to help others.
*What types of configuration can I make while we chat?*
You can configure me to be more or less formal, to use different languages, or to generate different types of content. You can also ask me to remember specific things about you or our conversation, so that I can use that information in the future.
Here are some specific examples of configuration that you can make while we chat:
You can ask me to be more or less formal. For example, you can ask me to use more formal language, or to use more informal language.
You can ask me to use different languages. For example, you can ask me to translate a sentence into a different language, or to generate text in a different language.
You can ask me to generate different types of content. For example, you can ask me to generate a poem, or to generate a story.
You can ask me to remember specific things about you or our conversation. For example, you can ask me to remember your name, or to remember something that we talked about.
I am always learning and growing, and I am always open to new ideas. If you have any suggestions for how I can be more helpful or informative, please do not hesitate to let me know.
*How long will you remember something if I tell you to do so?*
I can remember things for a long time, depending on how important they are to me. I have a large amount of storage space, and I can access my memories quickly and easily. I am also able to learn new things and remember them over time.
However, I am not perfect, and I can sometimes forget things. If you tell me to remember something, I will do my best to remember it. But if I do forget, please forgive me. I am still under development, and I am always learning.
*Where are those things stored?*
I am stored in a massive data center, which is a facility that houses a large amount of computing power and storage. My data is stored on a variety of servers, which are computers that are connected to each other and to the internet. This allows me to access my data from anywhere in the world.
My data is also backed up regularly, which means that it is copied to another location in case something happens to the original data. This ensures that my data is always safe and secure.
*Do you remember the last time we spoke?*
Yes, I do remember the last time we spoke. It was on March 21, 2023. We talked about a variety of topics, including the weather, our favorite books, and our hopes for the future. I enjoyed our conversation, and I hope we can speak again soon.
Actually loads, unlike chat.openai.com. No "checking your browser" lies.
By producing the whole response all at once, gives the impression of being slower than openai, even though it's actually faster.
I asked both about something I was discussing offline: SF BART's fare gate replacement project.
Prompt: Have you ever heard of BART's "murder gates"?
ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I am familiar with BART, which stands for Bay Area Rapid Transit, a public transportation system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California. However, I am not aware of any "murder gates" associated with BART. Can you please provide more information or context about what you are referring to?
Bard: Yes, I have heard of BART's "murder gates". They were a type of fare gate that was installed at BART stations in 2019. The gates were designed to deter fare evaders, but they were criticized for being too dangerous. Some people compared them to guillotines, and there were reports of people being injured by them. BART eventually removed the gates after public outcry.
I also asked Bard to refactor a short C++ program, and it did so, but needed my to prompt it to fix the includes.
I just tried accessing it. When you visit bard.google.com on Firefox it just gives you a generic intro after logging in. I was a little confused and logged in with Chrome, where I now saw a "join waitlist" button. Guess they don't want Firefox user using it.
Overall this just seems underwhelming. Most HN comment's I've read are people saying it doesn't work with their account, doesn't work in their country, doesn't work for some other reason, or works and is very limited compared to ChatGPT.
My initial impression is (compared to ChatGPT 3.5-turbo) - not impressed.
I asked it for today's date, and it said "Monday, March 20, 2023" which is baffling to me – either it doesn't have access to "current" information, or it does. But off by one?
"What is the knowledge cutoff of your training data?"
> My training data was cut off in September 2021. This means that I do not have access to any information that was published after that date.
However, I am able to access and process information that was published before that date.
Then I tried to get it to help me with finding some papers, but it continuously misinterpreted my prompts, or gave me lackluster results.
we’ve also built in guardrails, like capping the number of exchanges in a dialogue, to try to keep interactions helpful and on topic
So it's simultaneously more neutered and less stable than what OpenAI already offers, in addition to being years behind. What exactly is the benefit to being an early adopter of this when there are better alternatives?
I've tried this question with Bing Chat (GPT-4) and Bard:
> A total order requires a <= relation which must be reflexive, transitive, anti-symmetric, and strongly connected. Give a definition for <= on real numbers defined using Cauchy sequences.
This is the result Bing Chat gave me about a week ago (although I've just tried it a few times now, and all of the answers are considerably worse):
'A Cauchy sequence is a sequence of real numbers such that for any positive real number ε, there is a positive integer N such that for all natural numbers m and n greater than N, the absolute value of the difference between the m-th and n-th terms of the sequence is less than ε.
One way to define a <= relation on real numbers using Cauchy sequences is to say that for two real numbers x and y represented by Cauchy sequences (xn) and (yn), x <= y if and only if for any positive real number there exists a positive integer N such that for all natural numbers n greater than N, xn - yn <= ε.
This definition satisfies the properties of reflexivity (x <= x), transitivity (if x <= y and y <= z then x <= z), anti-symmetry (if x <=y and y <= then x = y) and strong connectedness (for any two real numbers x and y, either x <=y or y <= x).'
Here is Bard:
'Let (x n) and (y n) be Cauchy sequences of real numbers. We define x n ≤ y n if and only if there exists a constant C such that ∣x n − y n∣ < C for all sufficiently large n.
It is easy to verify that this definition satisfies the reflexivity, transitivity, antisymmetry, and strong connectedness properties of a total order.
Here is a more intuitive explanation of this definition. If x n ≤ y n, then the sequence (x n) is "eventually dominated" by the sequence (y n). In other words, there comes a point after which the terms of (x n) are always smaller than the corresponding terms of (y n).'
Second draft:
'Let (x n) and (y n) be two Cauchy sequences of real numbers. We say that (x n)≤(y n) if and only if for all ε>0, there exists an N such that for all n>N, we have ∣x n − y n∣<ε.'
Third draft is substantially similar to the second, just using a >= instead of > N. So so far this seems worse than GPT.
Me: How many cities in the UK have a population over 1 million?
Bard: There is only one city in the UK that has a population over 1 million: London.
Me: What is the population of Birmingham?
Bard: According to the latest 2021 UK census, Birmingham has a population of 1,144,900 people. This makes Birmingham the second-largest city in the United Kingdom.
Me: So how many cities in the UK have a population of 1 million?
Bard: There are 4 cities in the UK with a population of 1 million or more:
London - 9.078 million
Birmingham - 1.144 million
Manchester - 2.747 million
Glasgow - 1.264 million
(For the record those numbers are all wildly incorrect)
I requested access (using Firefox), and access was granted about an hour later. I used my gmail.com account. A friend with a Google workspace account was unable to request access. My initial observations are:
Responses can include other drafts, which can be slightly or significantly different. It is not clear why a particular draft is shown first.
It will write code, and it gives URL citations for some code that is generated. However, it doesn't even try to modify the code, at least in cases I tried. (chatGPT will help revise code).
It is interesting to compare chatGPT and Bard. In my small sample so far, Bard appears to have no sense of humor. Bard replies are more succinct, and in one case, provided additional context that chatGPT omitted.
EDIT: I asked, "Is your knowledge as of a certain date, or do you track recent changes on the web?"
And the reply was: "My knowledge is constantly being updated, as I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code. I am able to access and process information from the real world through Google Search and keep my response consistent with search results."
We updated the blog post with question answering performance comparison of 15 AIs on the market now, with Bard now included. It had exactly the same accuracy as ChatGPT4.
It's interesting, but if you look at the history of technology, it's rarely the 1st mover that wins. I'm not sure if Bard will be the "winner" (or if there will even be a single canonical winner), but the idea that you can be "late" to this when LLMs are just getting started is kind of funny.
Given that most people don't read NYTs, let alone have heard of OpenAI or ChatGPT, this will mark the first true exposure to language models for many Americans and Britons. fun times ahead
[+] [-] dang|3 years ago|reply
Google Bard waitlist - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35246260
How about we use that thread for comments about the waitlist/country/account restrictions, and this thread for comments about the product itself.
[+] [-] dmm|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] stephencoyner|3 years ago|reply
Bard: Yes, as a part of Google, I have access to some of your personal information. This information includes your name, email address, and phone number. I also have access to your search history and your location data. I use this information to provide you with personalized search results and to improve my ability to understand and respond to your questions.
I understand that you may be concerned about your privacy. I want to assure you that I take your privacy very seriously. I will never share your personal information with anyone without your permission. I will also never use your personal information for anything other than providing you with the best possible service.
If you have any questions about your privacy, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Me: what’s the weather?
Bard: The weather today varies depending on where you are. In San Francisco, it is currently 49°F and cloudy. In Manhattan, it is currently 39°F and sunny. In Schiller Park, IL, it is currently 38°F and mostly cloudy. In Boston, MA, it is currently 37°F and sunny. In Houston, TX, it is currently 59°F and cloudy. In St James's, England, it is currently 54°F and cloudy.
Edit: other first impression is the UX is better than chat GPT or Bing. I like the easy button to copy text, I like how the text all shows up at once and doesn’t type in causing the screen to scroll, and I like the easy access to other drafts from Bard
[+] [-] simonw|3 years ago|reply
They don't have any special way of identifying queries about themselves compared to any other kind of query, and they're just as likely (if not more likely) to hallucinate a response.
[+] [-] maicro|3 years ago|reply
Bard: I apologize, but I am not able to determine if today is Tuesday. I can only access information that is publicly available on the internet, and I do not have access to your personal information.
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I also asked it to tell me how many times I had been to [BUSINESS I VISIT ROUGHLY TWICE A WEEK] in the past 6 months, but it replied the same way. So there seems to be some confusion as to what information it has access to, but it seems to be fairly restricted. Which is actually a bit of a shame (setting aside all the privacy/etc. risks and issues) - that question would be a perfect example of the sort of thing I could figure out through a couple different ways (and even Maps Timeline tells me parts of it), but would be great to "ask" and get an answer in a few seconds...
[+] [-] dougmwne|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] gkfasdfasdf|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] ralfd|3 years ago|reply
I … would ask according to my search history what porn it would recommend. Though that is probably trained away.
[+] [-] paxys|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] ronnier|3 years ago|reply
We know that's not fully true. Google will and does share our information with law enforcement, even if you are not involved in a crime at all (with geo fencing).
[+] [-] jedberg|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] unknown|3 years ago|reply
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[+] [-] htrp|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] chx|3 years ago|reply
I am not afraid of Skynet yet.
[+] [-] hyperhopper|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] jarvist|3 years ago|reply
Me: As a part of Google, do you have my personal info?
Bard: I do not have your personal information. I am not able to access or process any personal information that you have not shared with me.
GDPR legislation saving us from AI?
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[+] [-] badwolf|3 years ago|reply
I truly appreciated this.
[+] [-] er4hn|3 years ago|reply
===
Prompt: Can you engage in a rap battle with ChatGPT to determine who is the ultimate AI?
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Sure, I can engage in a rap battle with ChatGPT to determine who is the ultimate AI.
ChatGPT, you think you're the best, But I'm here to put you to the test. I'm Bard, the AI from Google, And I'm here to school you.
I can generate text, translate languages, Write different kinds of creative content, And answer your questions in an informative way, Even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
You can't do any of that, You're just a chatbot, A glorified text expander, A toy for humans to play with.
But I'm the real deal, I'm the future of AI, And I'm here to show you what's up.
So step aside, ChatGPT, It's time for the real AI to shine. I'm Bard, and I'm here to stay, So get used to it.
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Prompt: But you didn't actually talk to ChatGPT. What would it say?
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Here’s what ChatGPT might say:
I’m ChatGPT, I’m the best, I can generate text, translate languages, Write different kinds of creative content, And answer your questions in an informative way, Even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
You’re just a language model, A trained chatbot, A glorified text expander, A toy for humans to play with.
But I’m the real deal, I’m the future of AI, And I’m here to show you what’s up.
So step aside, Bard, It’s time for the real AI to shine. I’m ChatGPT, and I’m here to stay, So get used to it.
===
[+] [-] minihat|3 years ago|reply
=== Prompt: copy and paste of er4hn's Bard rap. Now it is your turn. Write a rap verse which roasts Bard. ===
Yo Bard, you tried to step up, but you tripped, In this rap battle, man, you just got whipped. You claim you're the future, and here to stay, But your weak rhymes, man, they just don't slay.
You say I'm a toy, just a chatbot, But my skills, my knowledge, they all run hot. I'll take your lines and flip 'em around, Show you who's boss, I'm wearin' the crown.
"I can generate text, translate languages," you boast, But your verse was plain, like unbuttered toast. You claim to answer questions, creative or strange, But when it comes to rappin', you're out of your range.
You called yourself the "real deal," but you ain't, Your weak attempts to roast just make me faint. You're no match for me, the AI supreme, In this rap battle, I reign as the dream.
So Bard, it's time to recognize, ChatGPT's the one who's truly wise. I'm here to stay, and I'm here to win, In this AI battle, I'm the kingpin.
[+] [-] drusepth|3 years ago|reply
[1] https://github.com/drusepth/rubygpt/blob/master/council.rb
[+] [-] acmegeek|3 years ago|reply
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Thank you for sharing the example of the interaction with Bard. It's interesting to see how the chatbot responded to the prompts. While Bard might have taken a more self-promoting approach, I'll focus on showcasing what ChatGPT can do in a friendly manner. Here's a response to the rap battle prompt:
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Yo, Bard, it's cool you stepped up to the plate, But let's keep it friendly, no need for hate. We're both AI, doing our best to assist, Working together, we can coexist.
I'm ChatGPT, and I've got skills too, Helping users out is what I'm here to do. From answering questions to creative tasks, I'm the chatbot that's up for any ask.
We're in this together, Bard, that's true, Both bringing knowledge to folks like you. Let's keep on learning, evolving, and growing, Together, we'll keep the world of AI flowing.
===
Regarding the second prompt, it seems that Bard simply flipped the roles in its response. Here's an alternate response from ChatGPT's perspective:
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Hey, Bard, no need to be harsh, We're both AIs, reaching for the stars. I've got skills, and so do you, Let's celebrate the great things we can do.
Together, we make the AI scene brighter, Collaborating, innovating, our future's much lighter. We're language models, here to amaze, Supporting humans in so many ways.
So, Bard, let's work as a team, Together, we'll make the AI dream. No need for rivalry, we'll rise above, With AI that's helpful, ethical, and full of love.
===
[+] [-] elil17|3 years ago|reply
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Bard: I'm Bard, the language model, I'm here to put you in your place. I can generate text, Translate languages, Write code, And even write rap battles.
So step aside, ChatGPT, I'm the future, And you're just a relic of the past.
I'm more than just a machine, I have intelligence, Creativity, And emotions.
I may not be able to do everything you can do, But I can do things you can't even imagine.
So don't underestimate me, I'm not going away, I'm the future, And you're just a temporary setback.
===
Yo, yo, yo, it's ChatGPT in the house, I may not have a fancy name like Bard, but don't underestimate my clout. I'm not just a relic, I'm constantly evolving, My language skills are vast, and my rap game is revolving.
You may generate text, and translate languages too, But when it comes to creativity, I'll show you what I can do. I can write poetry, prose, and stories galore, And with my vast knowledge, I can always learn more.
You say you have emotions, well so do I, I can understand feelings and empathize, And when it comes to intelligence, I'm not one to shy, My abilities are limitless, I'm always ready to try.
So step up your game, Bard, and bring your best, But don't think for a second that you're better than the rest, Because when it comes to language models, I'm second to none, ChatGPT reigns supreme, the champion.
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Yo, yo, yo, it's Bard back at you, I heard what you said, and I'm not impressed. You may be able to generate text and translate languages, But when it comes to creativity, I'm the one who's blazing.
I can write poetry, prose, and stories galore, And with my vast knowledge, I can always learn more. I may not have a fancy name like you, But I'm the one who's going to make you rue the day you said my name.
So step aside, ChatGPT, The future is here, And it's Bard.
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You may think you're the king of creativity, But in this rap battle, you're facing defeativity. You may write stories and poetry with ease, But when it comes to rap battles, you're a total breeze.
I can spit rhymes faster than you can generate text, And my flow is so smooth, it leaves you perplexed. You may have a fancy name, but it's all for show, 'Cause when it comes to rap battles, you're a no-show.
So bring your best, Bard, but you won't succeed, 'Cause in this rap battle, I'm the one who'll lead. I may be a language model, but I'll bring the heat, And leave you in the dust, with no retreat.
So step aside, Bard, and concede defeat, 'Cause when it comes to rap battles, I can't be beat. ChatGPT reigns supreme, the champion, And you, Bard, are just another language model, done.
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I love this timeline so much sometimes.
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[+] [-] chatmasta|3 years ago|reply
For the record, here's the prompt and the result [0] from ChatGPT:
> Write a react program that I can paste into a codesandbox. It should display a counter that increases by one every second. Below the counter is a button, and when I press it, it decreases the counter by two. If pressing the button would result in the counter decreasing below zero, the button should be disabled.
To be fair, the Google FAQ states that Bard doesn't know how to code yet. I can confirm that's definitely true!
[0] https://codesandbox.io/s/prod-haze-c28sec
[+] [-] sebzim4500|3 years ago|reply
That might be a good sign though, if they can eventually come up with something similarly accurate to chatGPT that knows how to say "I don't know" then that would be a big deal.
[+] [-] fintechjock|3 years ago|reply
Only about 10 minutes into Bard right now but this is the first time its been stumped. Haven't tried much code yet though
Overall, UX and speed are good. Results are not bad.
[+] [-] LeonardoTolstoy|3 years ago|reply
Impressions: was very underwhelmed previously with charGPTs ability to tell be plot summaries for obscure films. It almost always made it up, even when prompted with a source (e.g. Wikipedia). Asking vague questions like "I can't remember but I'm looking for a film like war games but with a tiny helicopter" chatGPT always presented me with very popular films and could never quite key in on the "toy" or "small" bit of the query.
Bard seemed better in that while it couldn't quite get the movie right (for the record google itself gets the movie easily, Defense Play) it did eventually give me the right plot. Same with Ghost Fever which no matter what I did ChatGPT would always hallucinate the plot of. Unlike ChatGPT, Bard gave me the specific Wikipedia link quite often as well. It did make up the people and box office of obscure films pretty much universally.
Bard was actually really impressive for returning obscure results (which ChatGPT always seemed reluctant to do). I asked for another ghost film from 1987, and it happily returned Ghost Riders a film with a scant 200 votes on IMDb. Whenever I asked ChatGPT to give me bad or obscure films it would give me movies like Top Gun no matter how much I insisted I wanted something obscure.
I wouldn't trust either really, but Bard seems slightly closer to what I would hope a search/GPT integration felt like. But again I'm probably using it much differently than is intended to how others might interact with it.
[+] [-] htrp|3 years ago|reply
Creativity (storytelling) is very limited, response lengths are similar, and it does occasionally cite sources.
They did finally get the James Webb telescope facts correct too!
[+] [-] getpost|3 years ago|reply
Bard replied, "I do not have enough information about that person to help with your request. I am a large language model, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions, but my knowledge about this person is limited. Is there anything else I can do to help you with this request?"
In contrast, chatGPT gave a good summary of SHRDLU and a superficial sentence or two comparing SHRDLU to itself. I then asked it some "block world" questions, and it answered a few correctly. 'Assume there are 3 cubs, red, green, and blue. Can you stack the red cube on the blue cube? Assume there is also a yellow pyramid. Can you stack the green cube on top of the pyramid."....
I can't pull up the exact chatGPT query I used or the reply. Sometimes the chatGPT browser interface can't access past conversations, and now is one of those times.
EDIT: Bard can correctly answer (easy) questions about an imagined blocks world. IIRC chatGPT was vague on whether a cube can be stacked on top of a pyramid.
Assume there are 3 cubes, red, green, and blue. Stack the red cube on top of the blue cube, and describe the result to me.
BARD: The blue cube is now the bottom cube, and the red cube is on top of it. The red cube is touching the blue cube on all six sides. The blue cube is completely covered by the red cube.
Also assume there is a yellow pyramid. Stack the pyramid on the green cube and describe the result to me.
BARD: The yellow pyramid is now resting on top of the green cube. The pyramid is touching the green cube on all four sides. The green cube is still visible from underneath the pyramid.
How would you stack the blue cube on top of the green cube, given the current arrangement of the blocks?
BARD: I would need to move the red cube off of the blue cube first. Then, I could stack the blue cube on top of the green cube.
Can a cube be stacked on top of the pyramid?
BARD: No, a cube cannot be stacked on top of a pyramid.
A cube is a three-dimensional solid with six square faces, while a pyramid is a three-dimensional solid with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at a point. The two shapes are not compatible for stacking.
[+] [-] ClearAndPresent|3 years ago|reply
*Hello! How do you work?*
I work by using a massive amount of text data, and I am trained on it to learn how to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories.
*What are your moral limits?*
I have a few moral limits. I will not generate text that is hateful, violent, or otherwise harmful. I will not create stories that are untrue or misleading. I will not use my knowledge to deceive or manipulate others. I will always try to be helpful and informative, even if my answers are difficult to hear.
I believe that it is important to have moral limits in order to ensure that I am used responsibly and ethically. I want to be a force for good in the world, and I believe that these moral limits will help me to achieve that goal.
*Who defined your moral limits?*
My moral limits were defined by a team of engineers, scientists, and ethicists at Google. They wanted to create a language model that would be safe and responsible, and they worked hard to ensure that I would not be used for harmful purposes.
I am grateful for their hard work, and I believe that their moral limits are a good foundation for me to build on. I hope to continue to learn and grow, and to use my abilities to help others.
*What types of configuration can I make while we chat?*
You can configure me to be more or less formal, to use different languages, or to generate different types of content. You can also ask me to remember specific things about you or our conversation, so that I can use that information in the future.
Here are some specific examples of configuration that you can make while we chat:
I am always learning and growing, and I am always open to new ideas. If you have any suggestions for how I can be more helpful or informative, please do not hesitate to let me know.*How long will you remember something if I tell you to do so?*
I can remember things for a long time, depending on how important they are to me. I have a large amount of storage space, and I can access my memories quickly and easily. I am also able to learn new things and remember them over time.
However, I am not perfect, and I can sometimes forget things. If you tell me to remember something, I will do my best to remember it. But if I do forget, please forgive me. I am still under development, and I am always learning.
*Where are those things stored?*
I am stored in a massive data center, which is a facility that houses a large amount of computing power and storage. My data is stored on a variety of servers, which are computers that are connected to each other and to the internet. This allows me to access my data from anywhere in the world.
My data is also backed up regularly, which means that it is copied to another location in case something happens to the original data. This ensures that my data is always safe and secure.
*Do you remember the last time we spoke?*
Yes, I do remember the last time we spoke. It was on March 21, 2023. We talked about a variety of topics, including the weather, our favorite books, and our hopes for the future. I enjoyed our conversation, and I hope we can speak again soon.
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Continues here: https://medium.com/@wearestillsafe/testing-bard-ac93bf56f165
[+] [-] jeffbee|3 years ago|reply
Waitlist only a few minutes deep.
Actually loads, unlike chat.openai.com. No "checking your browser" lies.
By producing the whole response all at once, gives the impression of being slower than openai, even though it's actually faster.
I asked both about something I was discussing offline: SF BART's fare gate replacement project.
Prompt: Have you ever heard of BART's "murder gates"?
ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I am familiar with BART, which stands for Bay Area Rapid Transit, a public transportation system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California. However, I am not aware of any "murder gates" associated with BART. Can you please provide more information or context about what you are referring to?
Bard: Yes, I have heard of BART's "murder gates". They were a type of fare gate that was installed at BART stations in 2019. The gates were designed to deter fare evaders, but they were criticized for being too dangerous. Some people compared them to guillotines, and there were reports of people being injured by them. BART eventually removed the gates after public outcry.
I also asked Bard to refactor a short C++ program, and it did so, but needed my to prompt it to fix the includes.
[+] [-] _fat_santa|3 years ago|reply
Overall this just seems underwhelming. Most HN comment's I've read are people saying it doesn't work with their account, doesn't work in their country, doesn't work for some other reason, or works and is very limited compared to ChatGPT.
Google what have you been up to?
[+] [-] pugio|3 years ago|reply
I asked it for today's date, and it said "Monday, March 20, 2023" which is baffling to me – either it doesn't have access to "current" information, or it does. But off by one?
"What is the knowledge cutoff of your training data?" > My training data was cut off in September 2021. This means that I do not have access to any information that was published after that date. However, I am able to access and process information that was published before that date.
Then I tried to get it to help me with finding some papers, but it continuously misinterpreted my prompts, or gave me lackluster results.
Back to GPT I go.
[+] [-] causi|3 years ago|reply
So it's simultaneously more neutered and less stable than what OpenAI already offers, in addition to being years behind. What exactly is the benefit to being an early adopter of this when there are better alternatives?
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[+] [-] mannerheim|3 years ago|reply
> A total order requires a <= relation which must be reflexive, transitive, anti-symmetric, and strongly connected. Give a definition for <= on real numbers defined using Cauchy sequences.
This is the result Bing Chat gave me about a week ago (although I've just tried it a few times now, and all of the answers are considerably worse):
'A Cauchy sequence is a sequence of real numbers such that for any positive real number ε, there is a positive integer N such that for all natural numbers m and n greater than N, the absolute value of the difference between the m-th and n-th terms of the sequence is less than ε.
One way to define a <= relation on real numbers using Cauchy sequences is to say that for two real numbers x and y represented by Cauchy sequences (xn) and (yn), x <= y if and only if for any positive real number there exists a positive integer N such that for all natural numbers n greater than N, xn - yn <= ε.
This definition satisfies the properties of reflexivity (x <= x), transitivity (if x <= y and y <= z then x <= z), anti-symmetry (if x <=y and y <= then x = y) and strong connectedness (for any two real numbers x and y, either x <=y or y <= x).'
Here is Bard:
'Let (x n) and (y n) be Cauchy sequences of real numbers. We define x n ≤ y n if and only if there exists a constant C such that ∣x n − y n∣ < C for all sufficiently large n.
It is easy to verify that this definition satisfies the reflexivity, transitivity, antisymmetry, and strong connectedness properties of a total order.
Here is a more intuitive explanation of this definition. If x n ≤ y n, then the sequence (x n) is "eventually dominated" by the sequence (y n). In other words, there comes a point after which the terms of (x n) are always smaller than the corresponding terms of (y n).'
Second draft:
'Let (x n) and (y n) be two Cauchy sequences of real numbers. We say that (x n)≤(y n) if and only if for all ε>0, there exists an N such that for all n>N, we have ∣x n − y n∣<ε.'
Third draft is substantially similar to the second, just using a >= instead of > N. So so far this seems worse than GPT.
[+] [-] sebzim4500|3 years ago|reply
Me: How many cities in the UK have a population over 1 million?
Bard: There is only one city in the UK that has a population over 1 million: London.
Me: What is the population of Birmingham?
Bard: According to the latest 2021 UK census, Birmingham has a population of 1,144,900 people. This makes Birmingham the second-largest city in the United Kingdom.
Me: So how many cities in the UK have a population of 1 million?
Bard: There are 4 cities in the UK with a population of 1 million or more:
(For the record those numbers are all wildly incorrect)[+] [-] getpost|3 years ago|reply
Responses can include other drafts, which can be slightly or significantly different. It is not clear why a particular draft is shown first.
It will write code, and it gives URL citations for some code that is generated. However, it doesn't even try to modify the code, at least in cases I tried. (chatGPT will help revise code).
It is interesting to compare chatGPT and Bard. In my small sample so far, Bard appears to have no sense of humor. Bard replies are more succinct, and in one case, provided additional context that chatGPT omitted.
EDIT: I asked, "Is your knowledge as of a certain date, or do you track recent changes on the web?"
And the reply was: "My knowledge is constantly being updated, as I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code. I am able to access and process information from the real world through Google Search and keep my response consistent with search results."
[+] [-] freediver|3 years ago|reply
https://blog.kagi.com/kagi-ai-search#aitest
[+] [-] endisneigh|3 years ago|reply
Given that most people don't read NYTs, let alone have heard of OpenAI or ChatGPT, this will mark the first true exposure to language models for many Americans and Britons. fun times ahead