cleverbot is a computer program that simulates human conversation and scores high on its ability to fool users into thinking that they’re actually communicating with a human being. There are many possibilities and implications to explore for a program like this as a tool in the creation of narrative and dialogue. As interesting as it is to talk to cleverbot, however, it’s mostly like having a conversation with a William S. Burroughs cut-up made from the diaries of lonely teenagers.
1. digital novel
In a near future robots are a ubiquitous part of life and humanity has built a utopian society on the backs of robot labour. But one day something goes terribly wrong and now it’s up to one cop and his wacky robot partner to save the world from the robopocalyse. The story takes different routes like a choose-your-own-adventure, but decisions are guided by cleverbot’s responses.
“Lousy robots! They can’t be trusted. Oh… sorry cleverbot.”
“Elephant!”
Do you use an elephant, or decide you’re better off without one?
