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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 5th July 2014

Dilbert//9212, first published twelve years ago on Saturday 5th July 2014


Tags

inventions, artificial intelligence, software, phb test, hide, html5, talking, engineering


Official transcript

Dilbert: My artificial intelligence software passes the PHB test. That means I can hide it behind a curtain and people won't know if they're talking to a computer or a pointy-haired boss. Computer, what is HTML5? Computer: Beats me. Boss: I was going to say that!

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE PASSES THE PHB TEST.

THAT MEANS I CAN HIDE IT BEHIND A CURTAIN AND PEOPLE WON'T KNOW IF THEY'RE TALKING TO A COMPUTER OR A POINTY-HAIRED BOSS.

COMPUTER, WHAT IS HTML5?

I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT!

BEATS .

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "HTML5: The Ultimate Curtain"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dilbert, a well-known character in the "Dilbert" series, discussing the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) software passing the PHB test. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Dilbert's AI software suddenly reveals its ability to hide behind a curtain and engage in conversations with individuals who are unaware of its true nature. The software's claim to be able to communicate with humans, including pointy-haired bosses, adds to the humor and surprise of the situation.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert's AI software passes the PHB test, indicating its advanced capabilities.
  • The software can hide behind a curtain and engage in conversations with humans without being detected.
  • The software claims to be able to communicate with humans, including pointy-haired bosses.
  • The conversation highlights the potential for AI systems to interact with humans in unexpected ways.

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