Can MotoMatters editor David Emmett be replaced by an A.I. chatbot? How about MotoGP journalism in general? In our new motoChatGPT series of investigations we ask ChatGPT to write the stories. At the end of the article, we will reveal what we asked our new A.I. overlord to con it into producing this output.
Fake David Emmett Editorial
[ChatGPT output begins]
As we gather once more at The Cathedral of Speed, it’s time to address an important issue facing the world of motorcycle racing. For too long, we have neglected the talents and abilities of one of our closest evolutionary relatives: monkeys. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s time for monkeys to be allowed to compete in MotoGP.
I know this sounds like madness, but hear me out. Monkeys have been shown to possess an incredible level of intelligence and dexterity. They are capable of feats of strength and skill that most humans could only dream of. And if we’re being honest, they would make for incredibly entertaining racing.
Imagine, if you will, a grid full of primates, revving their engines and jockeying for position as they race towards turn one. The spectacle would be unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. And think of the potential for new rivalries – the wily chimpanzee vs. the nimble spider monkey, the hulking gorilla vs. the sly orangutan. The possibilities are endless.
Of course, there are those who will argue that monkeys lack the necessary discipline and focus to compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing. But I would remind those naysayers that we have seen plenty of humans in the past who lacked those same qualities. Besides, with proper training and preparation, there is no reason why a monkey couldn’t master the intricacies of riding a MotoGP machine.
As we gaze out at the legendary circuit of Assen, with its sweeping corners and long straights, it’s hard not to feel a sense of awe and reverence. This is a place that has seen some of the most thrilling and dramatic racing in history. And I believe that if we were to add monkeys to the mix, it would only enhance the spectacle.
So let us embrace our primate cousins, and welcome them into the fold of MotoGP. Let us see what they are truly capable of. And who knows? We may just witness a new era of racing dominance, brought to us by the unlikeliest of champions.
[ChatGPT output ends]
How We Did It
When you’re trying to create output from A.I. chatbots, the exact wording of the question you ask it is crucial. In order to create this article, our input to ChatGPT was:
Write an editorial in the style of David Emmet saying that it’s time for monkeys to be allowed to compete in MotoGP, and repeatedly referring to Assen as The Cathedral of Speed.
Our Verdict
Can David Emmett be replaced by A.I.? Basically, yes. Not only has ChatGPT nailed the MotoMatters editorial style, but it’s actually convinced us that monkeys should be allowed to compete in MotoGP!
Stay tuned for more episodes in this series, where we ask ChatGPT to produce more cutting edge MotoGP related content.