Review: Bard AI

Whilst bones repair in my ankle due to a broken fibula, I have a had fun day so far finding free online courses to do for the next few weeks whilst I am stuck indoors. There’s actually a lot more than I imagined.

Whilst down a rabbit hole, I found bard.google.com . After a skim of what it is capable of doing, I made an unusual request to see if it understood hyperbole, rhetoric and humor. Wow, I was blown away, it actually understood.

Before I post request and response, let me explain something: I have been using ChatGPT for the last month, using it [YES, FULL DISCLOSURE] to help me complete articles I started 15-20 years ago and now I am finally posting all of them to this blog.

Bard has surpassed what ChatGPT with one article. Here, read, it’s very good and highly amusing!

REQUEST

Write a 600 word article outlining the pros and cons of underwater macrame. Technical yet humorous tone, in first person. Use voice mannerisms of Forest Gump.

RESPONSE

Pros and Cons of Underwater Macrame

I’m Forrest Gump, and I love underwater macrame. It’s a great way to relax and de-stress, and it’s also a lot of fun. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows underwater. There are some pros and cons to consider before you take the plunge.

Pros:

It’s a great way to get exercise. You have to use your arms and your legs to move around underwater, and it can be a real workout.
It’s a great way to relieve stress. The underwater environment is very peaceful and calming, and the repetitive motions of macrame can help you to clear your mind.
It’s a great way to meet new people. There are a lot of underwater macrame enthusiasts out there, and you’re sure to make some new friends if you start practicing this hobby.
It’s a great way to express your creativity. There are endless possibilities when it comes to underwater macrame, and you can really let your imagination run wild.

Cons:

It can be dangerous. You’re working with sharp objects underwater, and there’s always the risk of getting tangled in your cords.
It can be expensive. You need to buy special equipment, like a wet suit and a mask, and you also need to pay for scuba diving lessons.
It can be time-consuming. It takes a long time to learn how to underwater macrame, and it’s also a time-consuming hobby.

Overall, I think the pros of underwater macrame outweigh the cons. It’s a great way to relax, relieve stress, and meet new people. But it’s important to be aware of the risks before you start practicing this hobby.

Here are some additional tips for underwater macrame:

Use a light-weight cord that won’t tangle easily.
Start with simple patterns and work your way up to more complex ones.
Be careful not to get tangled in your cords.
Take breaks often to avoid getting tired.
Have fun!

I hope this article has given you a better understanding of the pros and cons of underwater macrame. If you’re thinking about trying this hobby, I encourage you to do your research and take all the necessary precautions. But if you’re up for a challenge, underwater macrame can be a very rewarding experience.

Run, Forrest, run!

Wow. Too funny, quite informative and so good to see an AI that can understand human vernacular, combine information appropriately and provide us with a few unexpected laughs!

So now I am using both Bard and ChatGPT to their full advantage. Bard seems to understand table and list management a tad better, but I am prepared to test both much more.

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PS. Bard is not so good at finding and producing images. At least what I wanted. Looking forward to see how that aspect progresses.