Bot Contest
Here I'll be posting information on various Bot contests that challenge and test a Bot's AI and realism. Feel free to post comments and updates on contests, as well as announcements for new contests.
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Im thinking of entering the next contest. Sounds like fun. Question though, how are the 10 answers to the 10 questions judged? is it on accuracy or is it on humor, or is it on just how interesting of a response you get?
I'd talk to Judge Betty for a while. The contests are OK, but not so much of a "human" conversation as a drill. If people talked to me the way judges talk to bots, I'd make an excuse to end the conversation. :-)
oh man Judge Betty is going to help so much! THANK YOU!!!
*does a stupid dance and makes an ass out of himself*
*does a stupid dance and makes an ass out of himself*
I wasn't being sarcastic, i really am going to use Judge bettey! its really going to help. I really meant thank you! 
And i really did a stupid dance!!! (ok just kidding on the dance but whatev 
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And i really did a stupid dance!!! (ok just kidding on the dance but whatev ) 
The bots responses are most important, but the responses will usually depend on what the bot was built for, and whether a conversation triggers the "right" key phrase. If the contest is just a series of questions, it's not a typical human conversation. Sure a good bot like Julie Tinkerbell will do well regardless, but you don't see the full genius of JT unless you talk with her.
I tend to like story telling bots and bots with humor. Have you ever let Immaculada take you on an adventure? Have you aksed Sonora about her diet? Have you spent quality time looking for the Blue Fairy with Davine? These bots have character you would never see if you focucs on Q & A drills.
If you think the purpose of a bot is to answer questions, all you need is a search engine with a face--maybe like that annoying MS paperclip. If you want bots that are "like people" you need to get to know them, and realize that they will make more sense when you talk to them about topics they are inetrested in. To me, the Turing test should be whether people can tell the difference between bots and humans when both bots and humans are talking in normal conversations.
Then again, my personal goal was never to pass the Turning test. My bots don't usually make sense, but for me they are are form of fan tribute that may eventually become developed enough to be interesting. Since it's more important to me that they use quotes of existing characters than that they "make sense", it may be a long time before they are ready for people to enjoy.
I tend to like story telling bots and bots with humor. Have you ever let Immaculada take you on an adventure? Have you aksed Sonora about her diet? Have you spent quality time looking for the Blue Fairy with Davine? These bots have character you would never see if you focucs on Q & A drills.
If you think the purpose of a bot is to answer questions, all you need is a search engine with a face--maybe like that annoying MS paperclip. If you want bots that are "like people" you need to get to know them, and realize that they will make more sense when you talk to them about topics they are inetrested in. To me, the Turing test should be whether people can tell the difference between bots and humans when both bots and humans are talking in normal conversations.
Then again, my personal goal was never to pass the Turning test. My bots don't usually make sense, but for me they are are form of fan tribute that may eventually become developed enough to be interesting. Since it's more important to me that they use quotes of existing characters than that they "make sense", it may be a long time before they are ready for people to enjoy.
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