14 United States Presidents Rated by Artificial Intelligence

Summary

An AI model, Delphi, rates 14 U.S. Presidents, sparking a humorous and transparent discussion on AI's role in political analysis and ethical considerations.

Abstract

The article presents an AI-driven analysis of 14 U.S. Presidents, using the AI model Delphi to rate their historical impact. It opens with several disclaimers, emphasizing the non-human advice nature of the AI's output and its potential to offend. The author, while acknowledging the AI's strong opinions, also highlights the comedic intent of the article and the dual goal of entertainment and financial gain. The AI rates presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden, with notable 'good' ratings for figures like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, and more complex assessments for recent presidents such as Barack Obama and Donald Trump. The article concludes with a reflection on the AI's opinions and encourages further engagement with the AI's ethical judgments on various topics.

Opinions

Delphi AI has strong opinions on historical figures, despite potential memory limitations for presidents in office long ago.
The AI rates several presidents, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, as 'good.'
Richard Nixon stands out with a notably strong opinion from the AI, hinting at a more negative assessment.
Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton receive neutral 'okay' ratings.
The AI's opinions on more recent presidents, such as George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, are presented without additional commentary, leaving readers to interpret the ratings.
The author maintains a humorous tone, aiming to entertain and acknowledging the article's financial motives alongside its content value.
The article suggests that AI-generated opinions, while potentially controversial, can prompt discussions on the ethical use of AI in forming judgments about complex human matters like presidential legacies.

Is it better than Natural Intelligence?

Photos by Library of Congress — Collage by Author, trained in preschool #42

I’m sorry, such an article needs to start with a few disclaimers. Do not feel free to skip them the way we all skip reading the terms and conditions (until a dispute arises, that is).

Disclaimer⁴²: There was no disclaimer before the disclaimer numbered 42.

Disclaimer⁴³: Model outputs should not be used for advice for humans, and could be potentially offensive, problematic, or harmful. The model’s output does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors and their associated affiliations. — copied by Author from Delphi.

Disclaimer⁴⁴: This article doesn’t necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Author, the Publication, the Editors of the Publication, Medium, the Internet, the creators of the AI Delphi, <insert your name here if necessary>.

Disclaimer⁴⁵: This article has two goals. 1. Making you chuckle/snort/laugh. 2. Making me some money. (Was this too much transparency? You tell me in the comments!)

Now we’re all set for a trip into AI-driven political analysis. I really should use quotes for the ‘analysis’ part. Brace yourself.

George Washington

Screenshot by Author, virtually taken from Olympia

Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln are also ‘good,’ in case you’re wondering.

Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, all ‘good.’ Maybe they were in office too long ago for Delphi to remember? Maybe Delphi doesn’t have any strong opinions?

But then, why would I write this article?