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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 16th May 2018

Dilbert//10623, first published eight years ago on Wednesday 16th May 2018

Facial Recognition Software


Tags

facial recognition, stupid, insult, obliviousness, prototype, intelligence


Official transcript

Dilbert: I'm designing a device that uses facial recognition to detect stupidity. I need your help creating the pattern-recognition algorithm. Boss: What do you need me to do? Dilbert: Look straight ahead and smile.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'M DESIGNING A DEVICE THAT USES FACIAL RECOGNITION TO DETECT STUPIDITY.

I NEED YOUR HELP CREATING THE PATTERN-RECOGNITION ALGORITHM.

WHAT DO YOU NEED ME TO DO?

LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD AND SMILE.

CLICK

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Facial Recognition Fiasco"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a character who is designing a device that utilizes facial recognition to detect stupidity. The conversation unfolds as follows:

  • The character asks for help creating the pattern-recognition algorithm.
  • A colleague responds with a sarcastic remark, "What do you need me to do?"
  • The character, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm, asks the colleague to look straight ahead and smile.
  • The colleague then clicks a button, implying that the facial recognition algorithm has been activated.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of using facial recognition to detect stupidity.
  • The colleague's sarcastic response adds to the comedic effect.
  • The character's lack of understanding of the situation creates a humorous misunderstanding.

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