Can you beat the new Bing AI?

[Ban]

Prompt: Write a recipe for lasagna without ingredients from the New World

Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground lamb or beef
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 12 sheets of fresh or dried lasagna noodles
- 2 cups of ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain the excess fat and transfer the meat to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and rosemary. Stir in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a little water until smooth. Stir into the skillet and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley, and eggs. Mix well and set aside.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 4 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, spreading evenly. Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the cheese, spreading evenly. Repeat with another layer of noodles, ricotta, cheese, and meat. Top with the remaining noodles and sauce, and sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake the lasagna for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

It removed the tomato, though it still includes cornstarch. Seems it hasn't fully figured that part out yet. I reckon that's just a matter of it not having determined which ingredient does and does not fall into each relevant category. I imagine that will be updated in time.

 

[Devor]

Okay, I did one more... because I'm amazed at how well it sticks to the topic.

Write a sonnet to a fairy who couldn’t laugh

My dearest fairy, why so sad and mute?
Why can't you join the others in their glee?
What sorrow has your gentle heart astute?
What pain has robbed you of your melody?

You fly among the flowers and the trees
You sprinkle magic dust on every leaf
You dance with butterflies and honeybees
You make the world more beautiful and brief

But still you wear a frown upon your face
You never smile or giggle or rejoice
You seem to dwell in some unhappy place
You never raise your voice or make a noise

Oh fairy, please don't let your spirit die
Let me, your lover, teach you how to fly

 

[Devor]

Ohh my gosh.... okay, for real, this is my last thing. Because: Damn. Here is a story written entirely by the AI.

Prompt: Write a sample of a complex detailed writing prompt that Bing AI can produce:

Write a short story in the genre of fantasy, set in a medieval kingdom, where the main character is a young and rebellious princess who has a secret magical power. The story should include the following elements:

- A prophecy that foretells the princess will save or destroy the kingdom
- A loyal and brave knight who is assigned to protect the princess
- A mysterious and handsome stranger who offers to help the princess escape
- A hidden and ancient library that contains the secrets of magic
- A betrayal that puts the princess and the kingdom in danger
- A choice that tests the princess's loyalty and courage

Prompt: Write a short story based on this prompt

The Escape

Lila hated being a princess. She hated the rules, the restrictions, the expectations, and the boredom. She hated having to wear dresses, jewels, and crowns. She hated having to smile, nod, and curtsy. She hated having to attend balls, banquets, and ceremonies. She hated having to listen to her father, the king, who treated her like a pawn in his political games. She hated having to marry a prince she didn't love, who only wanted her for her power.

Lila had a secret. She had magic. She could control the elements, fire, water, earth, and air. She could create, manipulate, and destroy. She could heal, harm, and heal again. She had inherited this power from her mother, who had died when she was a baby. Her mother had been a witch, a descendant of the ancient and powerful sorcerers who had ruled the kingdom before the kings. Her mother had been the last of her kind, until Lila was born.

Lila had learned to hide her power, to suppress it, to deny it. She knew that if anyone found out, she would be in danger. Magic was forbidden, feared, and hated. Magic was blamed for the wars, the plagues, and the disasters that had plagued the kingdom. Magic was hunted, persecuted, and executed. Lila had seen the pyres, the stakes, and the ropes. She had heard the screams, the curses, and the prayers. She had smelled the smoke, the blood, and the death. She had vowed to never let anyone know her secret, to never let anyone hurt her.

But Lila also longed to use her power, to express it, to embrace it. She felt a connection to the elements, a bond, a kinship. She felt alive, free, and happy. She felt like herself, like her mother, like her ancestors. She wanted to learn more about her power, about its origins, its limits, its possibilities. She wanted to explore the world, to see its wonders, its beauty, its diversity. She wanted to live, to love, to laugh. She wanted to be a witch, not a princess.

Lila had a plan. She had been planning for months, ever since she had found out that her father had arranged her marriage to Prince Edward, the heir of the neighboring kingdom. She had been planning to escape, to run away, to start a new life. She had been saving money, collecting supplies, and studying maps. She had been contacting allies, friends, and rebels. She had been waiting for the right moment, the right opportunity, the right sign.

That sign came on the night of her eighteenth birthday, the night of the full moon, the night of the prophecy.

The prophecy was an old and mysterious legend, that had been passed down from generation to generation. It said that on the night of the eighteenth birthday of the last witch, the moon would turn red, and the stars would align. It said that the witch would have a choice, to save or destroy the kingdom. It said that the witch would have a destiny, to fulfill or reject the prophecy. It said that the witch would have a power, to unleash or control the magic.

Lila didn't believe in the prophecy. She thought it was a myth, a story, a fantasy. She thought it was a coincidence, a chance, a fluke. She thought it was a joke, a prank, a trick. She thought it was nothing, until it became everything.

Lila was in her room, getting ready for the ball. She was wearing a white dress, a silver necklace, and a diamond tiara. She was looking at herself in the mirror, feeling like a stranger, a prisoner, a puppet. She was waiting for her knight, Sir Lucas, to escort her to the ballroom. He was her protector, her guardian, her friend. He was loyal, brave, and kind. He was handsome, charming, and funny. He was the only person who knew her secret, who accepted her power, who supported her plan. He was the only person she trusted, she liked, she loved.

Lucas knocked on the door, and entered the room. He was wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and a red cloak. He was carrying a sword, a shield, and a rose. He was smiling, bowing, and complimenting. He was nervous, excited, and ready.

"Happy birthday, my lady. You look stunning, as always. Are you ready to go?"

Lila smiled back, and took the rose. She smelled it, and felt a surge...



And to drive Ban mad:

Prompt: Write a poem on the above prompt

The Princess and the Witch

She was a princess, born to rule
She wore a crown, a dress, a jewel
She had a power, hidden deep
She could control, create, and keep

She was a witch, born to rebel
She wore a cloak, a hood, a spell
She had a power, burning bright
She could destroy, manipulate, and fight

She had a plan, to run away
She had a knight, to help her stay
She had a prophecy, to face
She had a choice, to make her case

She saw the moon, turn red and full
She saw the stars, align and pull
She felt the power, rise and peak
She heard the voice, whisper and speak

She had a destiny, to save or destroy
She had a power, to use or employ
She had a love, to follow or betray
She had a life, to live or throw away

 

[Demesnedenoir]

It is at once impressive and horrific in its writing. The bigger trouble will be the attempt to utterly flood the marketplace with Ai induced novels.

 

[Ban]

The fact it's capable of writing a poem based on its own output is quite something.

Well fellows, it has been fun. If you need me I'll be off hiding in a cave. Time to do a reverse Plato

 

[Demesnedenoir]

As soon as I can train it to write like me, I'll be far more productive... Maybe I'll finish my books before I die! LMAO.

 

[Devor]

What's very clear is that, never mind the future, this is a powerful tool and I'm only beginning to understand its writing applications even as it exists right now. It's generated a ton of output with few mistakes, and it's just a matter of figuring out how to find outputs that are usable. Everyone is going to need to figure out what to do with this.

 

[Demesnedenoir]

I know what I will do with it in general, but I'll have to play with it to find specifics. The writing isn't good enough to use, but it could be very utilitarian. It'll be a handy tool, the trouble is how much of a time-sink it could become. AI art is already fun as hell to play with and I can get lost for hours.

What's very clear is that, never mind the future, this is a powerful tool and I'm only beginning to understand its writing applications even as it exists right now. It's generated a ton of output with few mistakes, and it's just a matter of figuring out how to find outputs that are usable. Everyone is going to need to figure out what to do with this.

 

[Ban]

Here's the one with the AI Elon Musk as one of the "guests": AI Joe Rogan & AI Elon Musk on The Athene AI Show (Parody)

It's actually a bit boring compared to some of the others he's posted recently, so you might check out his other videos. If you are familiar with Asmongold, that's an interesting one to check out. A lot of the questions on all the interviews are, hmmm, not very high class heh.

Edit: That video doesn't start anything until about the 32 minute mark. (Live stream.)

Classy or not, that stuff is something else. They've managed to combine voice, video and text all into one spontaneous thing. Somehow the AI is even having a conversation with itself at some points using different "characters" which each have different voices and mannerisms. With fine-tuning and some less high profile guests, this could become convincing rather quickly. Wonder how long it will take. Things seem to evolve rapidly.

 

[Devor]

I know what I will do with it in general

Do you have a couple of ideas you'd like me to try on it? I know it's not the same as tinkering with it yourself, but we're all curious to try new things with it.

 

[pmmg]

It would be interesting to feed it a sample of your writing and see if it can copy your voice.

 

[Devor]

It would be interesting to feed it a sample of your writing and see if it can copy your voice.

I’ll look into it more tomorrow but right now I don’t think that’s available in this version which is the free search version coming to Bing

 

[Righmath]

Well, it works as a prompt, but I wouldn't want to read an entire book formulated like that.

Quesh actually hit the nail on the head. I actually use it to help with prompts, or even alternative phrases. For example, I realised I kept writing 'he/she gazed...' and asked the AI to list phrases different to this (like a live thesaurus) and it was useful.

However, I asked it to describe a scene once or twice and... Yeah, super basic. Useful, maybe? I might have picked a word or two out. It can basically write like a 17thC novelist (correct me if I'm wrong!). But it's not going to be taking creative jobs in the next half decade.

 

[Devor]

Quesh actually hit the nail on the head. I actually use it to help with prompts, or even alternative phrases. For example, I realised I kept writing 'he/she gazed...' and asked the AI to list phrases different to this (like a live thesaurus) and it was useful.

However, I asked it to describe a scene once or twice and... Yeah, super basic. Useful, maybe? I might have picked a word or two out. It can basically write like a 17thC novelist (correct me if I'm wrong!). But it's not going to be taking creative jobs in the next half decade.

While it's been fun to play with - equal parts scary and inspiring - I think the only concrete use I've found so far is to help my wife with her lesson plans as a teacher (she recently changed careers and is still adjusting). But I will look more into its editing capabilities tomorrow.

It does much better with blog-style content and marketing copy than with creative narrative. It's ultimately a program that relies on formulas, but art is all about changing and breaking formulas. Even as it gets better, ultimately you can stay ahead of it by doing things that are fresh and new.

 

[pmmg]

I’ll look into it more tomorrow but right now I don’t think that’s available in this version which is the free search version coming to Bing

Ps: who uses bing?

 

[pmmg]

Quesh actually hit the nail on the head. I actually use it to help with prompts, or even alternative phrases. For example, I realised I kept writing 'he/she gazed...' and asked the AI to list phrases different to this (like a live thesaurus) and it was useful.

However, I asked it to describe a scene once or twice and... Yeah, super basic. Useful, maybe? I might have picked a word or two out. It can basically write like a 17thC novelist (correct me if I'm wrong!). But it's not going to be taking creative jobs in the next half decade.

Just sayin… that is looking at where it is and not where its going. Id not take as a fixture thats its going to remain unsophisticated for long.

 

[Devor]

Ps: who uses bing?

Everyone, as soon as this launches. It’s light years ahead Google’s Bard AI. The last two weeks of tech news have been game changing.

In short: Microsoft is a massive investor in OpenAI and is integrating its ChatGPT into Bing, soon. Google responded to the news by showcasing its own AI, Bard, which was weaker and had factual errors during its live demo. Google is in serious trouble right now.

 

[Demesnedenoir]

Off the top of my head I don't have specifics, but I'd be curious about little world-building tidbits that could be useable or more likely, inspiration. Basically using a prompt to generate a prompt that would kick my brain into gear. Let's see, something like asking for a folk-tale blending Egyptian and Chinese mythology involving a Hyena as a trickster figure and an elephant as wisdom that might involve particular points:

A little girl baking bread for her starving family in a rural village
a dark and evil witch
a cave with bats led by a talking bat king
a hare who saves the day

That was just splat from my brain, you could throw in more splat.

Do you have a couple of ideas you'd like me to try on it? I know it's not the same as tinkering with it yourself, but we're all curious to try new things with it.

 

[Devor]

Off the top of my head I don't have specifics, but I'd be curious about little world-building tidbits that could be useable or more likely, inspiration. Basically using a prompt to generate a prompt that would kick my brain into gear. Let's see, something like asking for a folk-tale blending Egyptian and Chinese mythology involving a Hyena as a trickster figure and an elephant as wisdom that might involve particular points:

A little girl baking bread for her starving family in a rural village
a dark and evil witch
a cave with bats led by a talking bat king
a hare who saves the day

That was just splat from my brain, you could throw in more splat.

No idea if this will be helpful for you, but I did two versions of your prompt. The first was outline six chapters ending with the call to action, and the second was list 20 ideas for it. Here we go:


Chapter 1: Introduce the main character, a little girl named Nefertari, who lives in a poor village in Egypt. She loves to bake bread for her family and dreams of traveling to distant lands. She is curious and adventurous, but also kind and generous.

Chapter 2: One day, a mysterious woman arrives in the village, claiming to be a healer and a fortune-teller. She offers to help the villagers with their problems, but secretly she is a dark and evil witch who wants to steal their souls. She takes a special interest in Nefertari, and tries to lure her into her tent with promises of magic and wealth.

Chapter 3: Nefertari is tempted by the witch, but she is also wary of her. She decides to sneak into the witch's tent at night and see what she is hiding. There, she discovers a strange book that contains stories of different mythologies, including Egyptian and Chinese. She also finds a map that leads to a hidden cave in the desert, where the witch keeps her treasure.

Chapter 4: Nefertari decides to follow the map and explore the cave, hoping to find something that will help her family. She takes a loaf of bread with her, and sets off on her journey. Along the way, she meets a hyena, who claims to be a trickster god from the Egyptian mythology. He offers to guide her to the cave, but he has ulterior motives. He wants to steal the treasure for himself, and he also wants to play pranks on Nefertari.

Chapter 5: Nefertari and the hyena reach the cave, but they find out that it is guarded by a colony of bats, led by a talking bat king. The bats are loyal to the witch, and they attack the intruders. Nefertari and the hyena manage to escape, but they get separated in the dark. Nefertari wanders deeper into the cave, where she encounters an elephant, who claims to be a wisdom god from the Chinese mythology. He offers to help her find the treasure, but he also wants to teach her a lesson. He wants to show her the true value of life, and he also wants to warn her about the witch's trap.

Chapter 6: Nefertari and the elephant reach the treasure chamber, where they find a pile of gold and jewels, but also a hidden portal that leads to another world. The witch appears, and reveals that she has been watching them all along. She tells Nefertari that the portal is a gateway to the realm of the gods, where she can have anything she desires. She tries to persuade Nefertari to enter the portal with her, and give up her soul in exchange. Nefertari is conflicted, but she remembers her family and her village. She refuses to go with the witch, and throws the loaf of bread at her. The bread turns out to be enchanted, and it breaks the witch's spell. The portal closes, and the witch is defeated. Nefertari and the elephant escape from the cave, and reunite with the hyena, who has learned his lesson and apologizes for his mischief. They return to the village, where they are welcomed as heroes. Nefertari shares the treasure with her family and the villagers, and decides to write down her adventure in a book, using the stories from the different mythologies. She also decides to keep the elephant and the hyena as her friends, and to continue exploring the world with them.


And 20 ideas:

- The little girl finds a magic oven that can bake any kind of bread, but it is controlled by the hyena, who tricks her into making bread for him.
- The little girl meets a friendly elephant who teaches her how to make bread from different grains and fruits, but the witch tries to poison the elephant and steal his wisdom.
- The little girl enters a baking contest in the village, but the hyena sabotages her bread and makes it taste bad. The elephant helps her fix it and win the prize.
- The little girl follows a trail of bread crumbs to the cave, where she meets the bat king, who offers to share his secrets with her. The witch and the hyena follow her and try to capture her.
- The little girl befriends a hare, who is a messenger of the gods. The hare helps her escape from the witch and the hyena, and leads her to the cave, where she finds a gift from the gods.
- The little girl learns that the witch is her long-lost grandmother, who was cursed by the hyena for breaking a promise. The elephant helps her break the curse and restore her grandmother's kindness.
- The little girl discovers that the bread she bakes has magical properties, and she can use it to heal, protect, or transform people and things. The witch and the hyena want to steal her bread and use it for evil.
- The little girl joins a caravan of traders, who travel to different lands and exchange goods. She meets the elephant, who is a wise and wealthy merchant, and the hyena, who is a cunning and greedy thief.
- The little girl finds a hidden library in the cave, where she reads stories of the Egyptian and Chinese mythologies. She learns that the elephant and the hyena are actually ancient gods, who have been banished to the mortal world for their deeds.
- The little girl dreams of becoming a baker, but her family and the village do not support her. She runs away from home, and meets the elephant and the hyena, who offer to help her achieve her goal.
- The little girl is kidnapped by the witch, who wants to use her as a sacrifice for a dark ritual. The elephant and the hyena team up to rescue her, and they discover that the cave is actually a portal to the underworld.
- The little girl is chosen by the village elders to be the bride of the bat king, who is a powerful and feared ruler. She is taken to the cave, where she meets the elephant and the hyena, who try to help her escape.
- The little girl is a princess, who is disguised as a peasant by her father, the king, to protect her from the witch, who wants to overthrow him. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also royal spies, and they help her reclaim her throne.
- The little girl is a witch, who is hiding her identity from the village, who hate and fear witches. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also witches, and they teach her how to use her magic for good.
- The little girl is a reincarnation of a goddess, who was killed by the witch in a previous life. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are her guardians, and they help her remember her past and fulfill her destiny.
- The little girl is a star, who fell from the sky and became human. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also stars, and they help her find her way back to the heavens.
- The little girl is a dragon, who was cursed by the witch to become human. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also dragons, and they help her break the curse and regain her true form.
- The little girl is a fairy, who was banished from the fairy realm by the witch, who is her evil stepmother. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also fairies, and they help her return to her home and defeat the witch.
- The little girl is a genie, who was trapped in a magic lamp by the witch, who is her master. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also genies, and they help her free herself and grant her wishes.
- The little girl is a phoenix, who was reborn from the ashes of a fire that the witch started in the village. She meets the elephant and the hyena, who are also phoenixes, and they help her control her fire and fly.

 

[Penpilot]

The prose may not be great, but it's not disasterous either. It looks clean, and that for me, is something that can be used. It's like they say, you can't edit a blank page. Well, this fills that page and a writer can edit the crap out of it. I'm thinking, you feed it elements you want in a scene, and it spits out a "rough" draft. The writer then messages it to fit what they want, adding emotion and whatever else they think is necessary to elevate and fit it into the story they want to tell.

And you can do the same with outlines.

I'm very tempted to try this with a novel. See how fast I can pump one out.