German researchers from Darmstadt University have found that large language models like ChatGPT may be fun, but they are not exactly funny. Sophie Jentzsch and Kristian Kersting asked ChatGPT to deliver a joke, but after over a thousand trials, the artificial intelligence (AI) could only offer variations of 128 overused question-and-answer yuks. In their academic paper titled ChatGPT is fun, but it is not funny!, the two researchers concluded that while models like ChatGPT may take over simple comedic tasks, they will not be a threat to comedians or humor writers.
Although AI has advanced significantly in recent years, it cannot take over complex tasks such as humor writing, which involves creativity, timing, delivery, and human emotions. However, it can be a helpful tool for humorists, especially in the initial stages of developing comedy material. The same goes for writers, whose craft depends more on creativity and imagination than simple language proficiency.
While AI can recognize patterns and generate responses, it can’t replicate human behavior. Scientists believe that AI can learn to tell jokes in future, but it will take a longer time. As for now, ChatGPT left everybody amused but not in splits. Despite this experiment’s outcome, the ChatGPT has other future prospects for human use, such as language learning, customer service, content generation, and more.
In conclusion, the German researchers found that while ChatGPT is a fun and entertaining AI model, it still has limitations in its ability to create comedy. This finding suggests that the role of human humorists and writers is secure for the time being. However, AI can still be a useful tool for those in the entertainment industry. As technology progresses, it will become more advanced in creating humor, but for now, it’s up to the individuals.
