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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