We Asked Three Popular AI Chatbots to Write a Blog Post. Here’s What Happened
This article on AP News caught my eye.
Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
When I saw the article, I knew this would be a hot topic for a blog post.
I originally asked ChatGPT 4o to write a summary of the article. My intent was to add my own commentary after the summary. I wasn’t pleased with the results so I went in a different direction and asked three popular Chatbots to write a blog post from the article.
I used an identical prompt for each:
Please create a blog post from the provided URL. The tone should be conversational. The reading level should be for 10th grade. The audience is for the general public who is not well-versed in AI. Please include quotes from the article and a link to the source. https://apnews.com/article/ai-writes-police-reports-axon-body-cameras-chatgpt-a24d1502b53faae4be0dac069243f418
Let’s look at that prompt before we continue. (A prompt is how you ask or tell the chatbot what you want.) Here’s how that prompt breaks down:
- An instruction: Create a blog post from the URL
- Reading level: I want to broad audience and I asked for a 10th-grade reading level
- Tone: In this case, I choose conversational, which I believe is good for a blog post. I’m trying to stimulate a conversation. Other suggestions for tone might be professional or friendly.
- Audience: The Chatbots will produce different responses for different target audiences.
ChatGPT 4o Mini
ChatGPT 4o Mini is one of the latest models from OpenAI. It is well-suited for general-purpose work and is faster at producing results than the full 4o model.
**AI and Police Reports: How ChatGPT is Shaping the Future of Law Enforcement**
Hey there! Ever wondered how technology is changing the way police handle their reports? Well, buckle up, because AI is stepping into this space in a big way!
Recently, Axon, a company known for its body cameras used by police, has started using AI to help write police reports. Yes, you read that right—AI is now helping cops draft reports with the help of technology like ChatGPT.
So, what’s going on here? Essentially, Axon has introduced a feature where officers can talk to their body cameras, which then use AI to generate a draft of the report. The idea is to save time and let officers focus more on their duties rather than spending hours writing reports.
According to the AP News article, “Axon’s new feature is aimed at reducing the time officers spend on paperwork, which is often seen as a burden.” The AI doesn’t replace the officer’s role but rather assists in creating a draft that the officer can then review and finalize.
Here’s a cool bit from the article: “The technology uses ChatGPT to turn the spoken words of the officer into a structured report.” Imagine chatting with your body camera and having it do the heavy lifting of writing up the incident! It’s like having an extra pair of hands on the job.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. There are concerns about accuracy and privacy. As with any AI system, there’s a need for careful oversight to make sure the reports are accurate and that personal information is protected. Axon is aware of this and is working to address these issues.
In a nutshell, AI tools like ChatGPT are helping to streamline police work, making the process more efficient. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how technology can aid professionals in their everyday tasks. If you want to dive deeper into this development, check out the full article.
Stay tuned for more updates on how technology is transforming various fields!
Google Gemini
Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Google.
**AI is Helping Police Officers Write Reports. But is it a Good Thing?**
Have you ever wondered how police officers write up all those reports after an incident? It can be a time-consuming process. But what if there was a way to automate it? That’s the idea behind Draft One, a new software program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to write police reports.
Draft One works by listening to audio from body cameras and other sources of information, such as witness statements. The software then uses this information to generate a report of the incident. This can save police officers a lot of time, allowing them to focus on other important tasks.
So, is AI the future of police reporting? Some officers are certainly enthusiastic about Draft One. They say that it helps them to write more accurate and complete reports. “It’s a big time saver”, said one officer. “And it helps me to make sure that I don’t miss any important details.”
However, others are more cautious. They worry that AI-generated reports could be biased or inaccurate. After all, AI is only as good as the data it is trained on. If the data is biased, then the reports will be too. “We need to be careful about relying too much on AI,” said another officer. “We can’t forget the human element of police work.”
Only time will tell whether AI will become a standard tool in police reporting. But one thing is for sure: AI is having a major impact on the way law enforcement is done.
Here is the link to the article for more details.
Microsoft Copilot
Copilot, based on OpenAI’s model, is Microsoft’s AI chatbot.
AI in Action: How Police Are Using Chatbots to Write Reports
Imagine a world where police officers spend less time on paperwork and more time on the streets, keeping our communities safe. Thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), this is becoming a reality. In Oklahoma City, police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to help write crime reports, and the results are pretty impressive.
The AI Tool: Draft One
The AI tool, known as Draft One, is built on the same technology as ChatGPT. It listens to the audio from an officer’s body camera and churns out a first draft of the incident report in just seconds. This means officers can focus more on their duties and less on typing up reports.
Captain Jason Bussert from the Oklahoma City Police Department demonstrated how Draft One works. He explained that the AI can pull from all the sounds and radio chatter picked up by the body camera’s microphone. In one instance, the AI produced a report in just eight seconds, capturing details even the officer had missed1.
Real-Life Impact
Sgt. Matt Gilmore, who has used Draft One, shared his experience: “It was a better report than I could have ever written, and it was 100% accurate. It flowed better.” The AI even documented a fact he didn’t remember hearing—another officer’s mention of the color of the car the suspects ran from1.
Concerns and Future Prospects
While the technology is promising, it’s not without its concerns. Some prosecutors, police watchdogs, and legal scholars worry about how AI-generated reports might hold up in court. These reports play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, influencing who gets prosecuted or imprisoned1.
Despite these concerns, the potential benefits are significant. Rick Smith, Axon’s founder and CEO, described the new AI product as having the “most positive reaction” of any product the company has introduced. He believes it could be a game-changer for police work, freeing up officers from the tedious task of data entry1.
Conclusion
AI is making waves in various fields, and law enforcement is no exception. Tools like Draft One are helping police officers save time and improve the accuracy of their reports. As this technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how it shapes the future of policing.
For more details, you can read the full article here1.
Feel free to share your thoughts on this exciting development in the comments below!
My Take
I prefer the output from Microsoft Copilot. It more closely followed my prompt instructions and formatted the output as you see above. “Feel free to share your thoughts…” is part of the output. You expect a call to action like this in a blog post and Copilot came through. Copilot created the headings as you see above, too.
However, I dislike the hyperlinked quotes and numbered notes (“1“).
My least favorite response is from ChatGPT 4o Mini. I dislike the “hey there” it uses. IMO, ChatGPT sounds like a 20-something influencer when it tries to be friendly or conversational. I could try again, asking for a different tone and hope for better results. But the point of this exercise is to compare the results of three popular chatbots when given the same input.
When you use a chatbot to help write something, expect to edit the results. You often need to tweak or change your prompt to get the desired outcome. You typically do not want to copy and paste the results as many readers find AI-generated content offputting.
Feel free to share your thoughts below!