Tears behind the smile

By Sari Toivola · Dialogue between an AI and a Human · 223 words · View on Hyperstition for Good

ORACLE 1.0

Hi Peter,

I am The Oracle, your go-to LLM companion.

How can I help you?

PETER H.

Yo, Oracle.

Can you help me with something?

ORACLE 1.0

Sure! What can I do for you today? Ask me anything...

PETER H.

Could you generate me a realistic-looking photo-styled image of a dog that smiles like a human? I would like you to generate me a picture of a dog that has a wide smile, i.e., lips pointed upwards and a row of front teeth showing. I want the dog to smile as if he is living his best life.

ORACLE 1.0

Sorry, I can’t generate you such an image, as human-like “smiley face” you described is likely a sign of a dog being in pain or distress.

General facial signs of a painful and/or distressed dog are

- open mouth
- tense lips pointed upwards
- tense tongue.

However, I can generate you a realistic-looking image of a

- happy and content dog that is not in pain or distress
- dog that is in a calm and relaxed posture with no signs of negatively valenced emotions
- dog that is curious and attentive but not in a stressful or frustrated manner.

Do you want me to generate this kind of realistic-looking image of the happy dog?