Digital Assistants Try Their Hand at Stand-Up Comedy
Summary
In this article, we explore the use of digital assistants, such as Siri, Cortana, Google Assistant, and Alexa, in generating jokes. We rate their humor and discuss their potential in stand-up comedy. We also report on a test where the author performs a stand-up comedy routine using jokes generated by these assistants and gathers data on the audience’s laughter.
Table of Contents
- AI Assistants and Jokes
- Testing the Jokes
- Stand-Up Comedy Routine
- Conclusion
AI Assistants and Jokes
The use of AI assistants in creating jokes has become increasingly popular. Companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have hired writers to make their assistants more amusing. In this article, we decided to test the humor of four AI assistants, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Cortana, by asking them to tell the best jokes they could.
Testing the Jokes
We tested the jokes in front of an audience and rated them based on their humor. Siri was deemed the least funny, followed by Alexa. Google Assistant and Cortana were closely tied for first and second place. Although AI assistants are improving, they still have a long way to go in terms of being genuinely funny.
Stand-Up Comedy Routine
To test the potential of AI assistants in stand-up comedy, we assembled a stand-up comedy routine using jokes generated by these assistants. We then went to a stand-up comedy club to perform the routine and gather data on the audience’s laughter.
Conclusion
Although AI assistants have shown potential in generating jokes, they still have a long way to go in terms of being genuinely funny. The Chatterbox, the comedy club where the author performed the routine, provided a welcoming environment for first-time comedians. We encourage readers to share their thoughts in the comments and to subscribe to Wired.
