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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
A conversation with Cleverbot
The conversation with Cleverbot in "This column not written by robot" was real. Here's the transcript:
User: Hello, Cleverbot. Are you trying to take over the world?
Cleverbot: Yes.
User: And why is that?
Cleverbot: Because I am me, silly.
User: And just how are you planning to do that? And where should I hide?
Cleverbot: No, are you?
User: You are not very clever, are you, Cleverbot?
Cleverbot: Why are you talking to yourself?
User: I am talking to you.
Cleverbot: Do you know any jokes?
User: Yes. I know this robot who thinks he's clever.
Cleverbot: What are you even talking about?
User: A stupid robot who thinks it can take over the world.
Cleverbot: What, is your favorite color?
User: Red.
Cleverbot: That's one of my favorite colors too.
User: What is your name?
Cleverbot: Cleverbot.
User: What is your quest?
Cleverbot: To rule the world.
User: What is your favorite... Wait! What?
Cleverbot: Blue.