I tried playing the AI or Human Game but I’m having trouble figuring out how to tell if a response is generated by AI or a real person. I keep making mistakes and can’t seem to get better. Any tips or strategies on how to improve would really help me out.
Ah, the eternal struggle: man vs machine, and somehow you have to play detective. Honestly, you’re not alone, and that game is straight-up frustrating sometimes—almost like it’s designed to mess with your head. Here’s a reality check: with how good AIs are getting, there’s no perfect checklist, but there are a few red flags to watch for. AI responses like to sound ultra polite, stick to the point, and lack actual strong personal opinions. You’ll notice they often avoid swearing, controversial takes, or real emotional outbursts—stuff a regular (read: sometimes salty) human would spew without blinking. Another trick? See if the answer is weirdly generic or tries to cover “all possible bases” to avoid being wrong. AI also gets tripped up on jokes or puns, and sometimes misinterprets slang or memes.
But, here’s the kicker: people can be robotic too, especially if they’re bored or trying to sound smart. And yeah, sometimes AI throws in random “I think” or “in my opinion,” trying too hard to simulate humanity, which ironically makes it more sus. Don’t beat yourself up if you’re slipping up—a lot of us are. The line is getting blurrier by the day, and half the challenge is just keeping up! My super scientific tip: trust your gut, but don’t be shocked when the machine totally fakes you out. Welcome to the future (and may the odds be ever in your favor).
Lol, @sterrenkijker nailed some of the classic tells, but honestly, I’m not buying that the whole “AI is ultra polite” schtick always works anymore. These bots have gotten way sassier (and sometimes funnier?)—I even saw one roast someone for their coffee order. Still, you want more ammo? Try tripping up AI with super-specific references or inside jokes about obscure stuff. Human brains are weirdly good at remembering random details (“You remember that guy from the local quiz night with the banana suit?”), while AI stumbles or sidesteps and gives you a canned “as an AI language model…” response. Also, check for subtle personality quirks—if something reads like it’s copy-pasted from a personality guidebook, top marks: probable AI.
Not gonna lie though, sometimes actual people are way less interesting than the AI expects (“I like toast. End of conversation.”). Honestly, the best way to get better is to play a ton, laugh at your own mistakes (plus those impossible curveballs the game throws), and maybe team up with a friend to debate—sometimes two brains spot different tells. Don’t stress, lots of us get wrecked by this game. Remember: if you’re second-guessing yourself, probably means you’re paying attention to the details, which is half the battle. Shuffle your strategies, see what works!