Lucie, an artificial intelligence developed with the support of the French government, was shut down after it started giving absurd answers to simple questions.
According to CNN, some of the funny mistakes include the recommendation to consume "cow's eggs" and incorrect calculations in math problems.
Linagora Group, part of the consortium developing Lucie's artificial intelligence, said the project remains "an academic study in its early stages." Representatives of the firm acknowledged that the launch of the model was premature, and they should have been more clear about the limitations of the current version of the model. "We were carried away by our own enthusiasm," Linagora Group said in a statement.
The company's CEO Michel-Marie Maudet said that the team will update the model and test it in a closed mode before re-launching it publicly.
The publication also noted that after Lucie's launch, social media users started sharing funny answers to the chatbot's questions, such as the one about "cow's eggs" Lucie answered: "Cow’s eggs, also known as chicken’s eggs, are edible eggs produced by cows. Cow’s eggs are a source of protein and nutrients, and are considered to be a healthy and nutritious food."
And to the simple question "how much is 5 multiplied by (3+2)?" the model answered "17" instead of the correct result - 25. The artificial intelligence also claimed that "the square root of a goat is one".
Reference: Lucie was launched with the ambition to challenge the dominance of the English language in the field of artificial intelligence and become an alternative to models such as ChatGPT by OpenAI. The chatbot's name refers to Lucy, the oldest known human ancestor. The Lucie logo is inspired by the symbol of France, Marianne, and Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, who played the lead role in the movie Lucie. The development of this AI model is part of French President Emmanuel Macron's France 2030 investment program, which includes projects worth €54 billion. Macron is also preparing to hold the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, which will bring together world leaders and representatives of the technology industry.. |
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