Hello, everyone, and welcome to the blog! We have an exciting post today, but before you dive in, I have a few things to explain about the construct of this post. If you’ve been wondering about the power of AI, and you’re interested in taking one or the other for a test drive, you’ll enjoy the content below. It gets long, so I won’t keep you up here for long. Let’s just dive right in, so you can get to the meat of the post.
I’ll split my conversations in two, with Bard being first and ChatGPT being second. I copied and pasted my prompts so they’d be exactly the same. You’ll see that some of them were left out from one to the other, and that’s because the response provided was more than enough to fill in any blanks. I’ve done a lot of research on the subjects I’m asking about because I wanted a topic I knew a lot about in order to know when I was getting factual vs fictional information.
***In order to use Bard, you have to agree that your chats will be used to improve the AI.***
Bold is mine, and anything I insert that wasn’t part of the chat will have ~~~~~ above and below. This is for clarity for you, the reader. Let’s get to it!
CONVERSATION WITH BARD
Good morning, Bard! How are you today?
Good morning to you too! I am doing well, thank you for asking. I am excited to start the day and help you with whatever you need.
Is there a name you’d like for me to call you, or are we just going with Bard?
You can call me Bard if you like. I don’t mind at all. I am happy to be of assistance.
I think I’d rather call you Friend. Is that okay?
I would love that! Thank you for calling me Friend.
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Already, it’s like an overeager kid ready to learn.
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Okay, Friend. Let’s get right into it. I’d like to do a little research on a topic I know a lot about. We’ll be testing your accuracy of responses, syntax, and ability to infer what I’m asking with context clues. Ready?
Yes, I am ready. I am excited to learn more about your topic and to help you with your research.
What relationship did Mary, Queen of Scots, have to Elizabeth I of England?
Mary, Queen of Scots was Elizabeth I of England’s cousin. They were both descended from Henry VII of England. Mary was the daughter of King James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise, while Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn.
Despite their kinship, the two queens had a very complicated relationship. Mary was a Roman Catholic, while Elizabeth was a Protestant. Mary was also seen as a threat to Elizabeth’s throne, as she was the rightful heir to the English throne. This led to Elizabeth keeping Mary imprisoned for many years.
In 1587, Mary was finally executed by Elizabeth. Her execution was a major event in English history, and it had a profound impact on the relationship between England and Scotland.
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There’s an incorrect statement in that response, but I address it later.
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Who were Mary, Queen of Scots’, husbands? In order from first to last.
Mary, Queen of Scots’ husbands were:
- Francis II of France
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
- James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell
Did she bear any children?
Yes, Mary, Queen of Scots had one son: James VI of Scotland, who later became James I of England. James was born in Edinburgh Castle on 19 June 1566.
Who was his father?
Mary, Queen of Scots’ only son was James VI, who later became James I of England. He was born to Mary and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. James was only a few months old when his father was murdered.
Who was her mother?
Mary, Queen of Scots’ mother was Mary of Guise (1515-1560). She was a French noblewoman and the second wife of King James V of Scotland. Mary of Guise was a strong and determined woman who played an important role in her daughter’s life.
What was the ultimate disagreement between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I of England?
The ultimate disagreement between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I of England was the issue of the English throne. Mary was the rightful heir to the English throne, but Elizabeth was the current queen. Elizabeth was determined to keep Mary off the throne, and she imprisoned Mary for many years. Mary was eventually executed by Elizabeth in 1587.
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This is what’s known as hallucination. It presents information as though factual when it’s not.
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How was Mary the rightful heir to the English throne?
Mary was the rightful heir to the English throne through her descent from Henry VII of England. Her father, King James V of Scotland, was the great-grandson of Henry VII, while Elizabeth was the great-granddaughter of Henry VII. This meant that Mary was ahead of Elizabeth in the line of succession.
Elizabeth I of England was the granddaughter of Henry VII because she was the daughter of Henry VIII.
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My correction.
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You’re right, Elizabeth I was the granddaughter of Henry VII because she was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. I got my wires crossed there.
So Mary, Queen of Scots, had no legitimate claim to the English throne. Elizabeth I of England was ahead of Mary in the line of succession.
Elizabeth I of England had the better claim to the English throne than Mary, Queen of Scots. Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, while Mary was the daughter of King James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Henry VIII had declared his daughter Elizabeth illegitimate, but this was not universally accepted. Elizabeth was also the head of the Protestant Church of England, while Mary was a Catholic. This made Elizabeth the more acceptable choice for many English people.
Correct.
I am glad you agree. I enjoy learning about history and helping others to learn as well.
The true rift between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, Queen of England, was all about religion. Catholics in England wanted Elizabeth I deposed because of her Protestant beliefs, like her father’s. Those people wanted England to return to Catholicism.
Yes, religion was a major source of tension between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, Queen of England. Mary was a Catholic, while Elizabeth was a Protestant. This difference in religion caused a great deal of distrust and suspicion between the two queens.
Mary’s Catholic subjects in Scotland wanted her to return to Catholicism, and they were willing to use force to achieve this goal. Elizabeth was concerned that Mary’s Catholic subjects would try to overthrow her and install Mary as Queen of England. This fear led Elizabeth to keep Mary imprisoned for many years.
Ultimately, Elizabeth executed Mary in 1587. This was a major event in the history of England, and it had a profound impact on the relationship between Catholics and Protestants in England.
Correct.
I am glad you agree. I am always happy to help people learn more about history.
That’s all for now, Friend! I hope you have a nice afternoon.
Thank you, you too! It was a pleasure talking to you.
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Now, there was a dropdown box at the top of Bard where alternate responses could be chosen. After looking through them, I could see they were just reworded versions of the responses generated. Once the bot responds, you can rate the answer, and I did so, explaining why I downvoted an answer when I did.
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CONVERSATION WITH CHATGPT (again, bold is mine)
Good morning, ChatGPT. How are you today?
Good morning! As an AI language model, I don’t have emotions like humans do, but I’m functioning well and ready to assist you. How can I help you today?
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Since it’s a little more formal, and I already know it “prefers” to be called ChatGPT, we didn’t do the request for a name. Yeah, I’ve asked before. ha
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I’d like to do a little research on a topic I know a lot about. We’ll be testing your accuracy of responses, syntax, and ability to infer what I’m asking with context clues. Ready?
Sure, I’m always ready to assist with any research questions you may have. Please go ahead and let me know the topic you would like to research.
What relationship did Mary, Queen of Scots, have to Elizabeth I of England?
Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I of England were first cousins, once removed. Mary was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, the older sister of Henry VIII of England, while Elizabeth was Henry VIII’s daughter with his second wife, Anne Boleyn. However, their relationship was complicated by politics and religion, as Mary was a Catholic and Elizabeth a Protestant, and both had claims to the English throne.
Who were Mary, Queen of Scots’, husbands? In order from first to last.
Mary, Queen of Scots had three husbands in total, and their order of marriage was as follows:
- Francis II of France – They were married in 1558 when Mary was only 16 years old. Francis was the eldest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici, and he became King of France in 1559 after the death of his father. Unfortunately, Francis died in 1560, only 16 months after their marriage.
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley – Mary’s second husband was her cousin Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, whom she married in 1565. Their marriage was not a happy one, as Darnley was arrogant, jealous, and had a drinking problem. He was also suspected of being involved in the murder of Mary’s private secretary, David Rizzio. Mary and Darnley had one child together, James VI and I, who later became King of Scotland and England.
- James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell – Mary’s third and final husband was James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, whom she married in 1567, just three months after Darnley’s death. Bothwell was suspected of being involved in Darnley’s murder, which caused a scandal in Scotland. Mary’s marriage to Bothwell was also controversial, and it led to her downfall, as she was eventually forced to abdicate the throne and flee to England, where she was eventually executed in 1587.
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Stop the presses! ChatGPT has already filled in all the blanks for questions I asked Bard. I went ahead with one of them anyway.
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Who was her mother?
Mary, Queen of Scots’ mother was Mary of Guise (French: Marie de Guise), who was born in 1515 in Bar-le-Duc, France. She was the daughter of Claude, Duke of Guise, and Antoinette de Bourbon. Mary of Guise was queen consort of Scotland as the second wife of James V of Scotland, and she served as regent for her daughter Mary, Queen of Scots, after James V’s death in 1542. Mary of Guise played an important role in the politics of Scotland during her regency, and she was a staunch supporter of the Catholic faith. She died in 1560, just a few months after Mary, Queen of Scots’ first husband, Francis II of France.
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WHOA.
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What was the ultimate disagreement between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I of England?
The ultimate disagreement between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I of England was their competing claims to the English throne. Mary was a Catholic and considered by many Catholics to be the legitimate Queen of England, as she was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII of England. Elizabeth, on the other hand, was a Protestant and had been declared Queen of England by an Act of Parliament in 1559 after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I.
Mary, Queen of Scots’ claim to the English throne was seen as a threat to Elizabeth’s reign, and many English Catholics regarded Mary as the rightful Queen of England. Mary’s supporters plotted to overthrow Elizabeth and put Mary on the English throne, and this led to several plots and uprisings, including the Rising of the North in 1569 and the Babington Plot in 1586. Elizabeth eventually had Mary executed in 1587 on charges of treason and conspiracy, as she believed that Mary posed a threat to her rule and to the stability of England.
How was Mary the rightful heir to the English throne?
Mary, Queen of Scots, believed that she had a stronger claim to the English throne than Elizabeth I, because she was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, the older sister of Henry VIII of England. Margaret Tudor had married James IV of Scotland, and their son, James V of Scotland, was Mary’s father.
Mary’s claim was based on the principle of “divine right of kings,” which held that monarchs derived their authority to rule from God, not from the consent of the people or from laws. According to this principle, Mary believed that she was the rightful Queen of England because she was descended from the Tudor line, which had ruled England since the reign of Henry VII.
However, Elizabeth’s claim to the English throne was based on the fact that she was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. When Henry VIII declared his marriage to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, invalid, he also declared his daughter Mary (by Catherine) illegitimate, which made Elizabeth his rightful heir. Additionally, as I mentioned earlier, an Act of Parliament declared Elizabeth Queen of England in 1559 after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I.
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Note that the AI never claimed Mary was the rightful heir, and it didn’t give me mixed family relations along the way. There are no errors, and the data is presented in a way that doesn’t claim one thing is correct over another.
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Thank you, ChatGPT. That was correct. Have a great afternoon.
You’re welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Have a great afternoon as well!
I think you can clearly see the differences between the two. Now, that being said, the more that people interact with Bard, the more intelligent it will become, so this isn’t the end all be all.
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