10.6092/issn.2038-3460/18001
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Sergio Minniti
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Tecnoscienza – Italian Journal of Science & Technology Studies
The Linguistic Luminary (Cover’s Comment)
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2023-09-13
2023-09-26
2023-09-26
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Sergio Minniti
2023/09/26
10.6092/issn.2038-3460/18001
University of Padua
2038-3460
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The Linguistic Luminary (Cover’s Comment)
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                                                                                COVER’S COMMENT

The Linguistic Luminary (2023) co-created by ChatGPT and Sergio Minniti

[We asked ChatGPT to represent itself. Although it lacks the ability to create visual content, it con-
structed an embodiment by creating an ASCII representation of its “digital persona” – or, as ChatGPT
itself put it, “a humble representation of my digital existence, shaped by the language we share” ]

 SM: Can you draw a picture of yourself?
 ChatGPT: As an AI text-based model, I don’t have the capability to draw or create visual content.
 I exist solely as a language model to assist with generating text-based responses and providing infor-
 mation. However, I’m here to help answer any questions or engage in conversation to the best of my
 abilities. Is there anything specific you’d like to know or discuss?
 SM: Can you draw a picture of yourself by using ASCII art?
 ChatGPT: Certainly! Here’s an ASCII representation of a computer screen with some text to sym-
 bolize the text-based AI:
   _______ _         _______ _______ _______ _______
  ( ____ \( \ ( ___ )( ____ \( ___ )( ____ \
  | ( \/| ( | ( ) || ( \/| ( ) || ( \/
  | | | | | (___) || | | | | || (____
  | | ____ | | | ___ || | ____ | | | |(_____ \
  | | \_ )| | | ( ) || | \_ )| | | | ) )
  | (___) || (____/\| ) ( || (___) || (___) )/\____) )
  (_______)(_______/|/ \|(_______)(_______)\______/
 Please note that ASCII art may appear differently on different devices or text editors due to varia-
 tions in font and spacing. I hope you find this representation suitable!
 SM: Can you draw a picture of yourself as an avatar by using ASCII art?
 ChatGPT: Certainly! While I can’t create a visual image, I can provide you with an ASCII rep-
 resentation of an AI text-based avatar. Here’s a simple representation:
    ___====-_ _-====___
   /T       T\
  | \ (0) (0) / |
   \ \ (_) / /
    \\ | //
    \ \ ===== /
     \\ /
      \\ /
      \\ /
       \\/
       \_/

 I hope this ASCII representation gives you an idea of an avatar for a text-based AI like me!
 SM: Can you give a title to your text-based avatar?
 ChatGPT: Certainly! How about we call this text-based avatar “TextBot”? It’s a simple and straight-
 forward title that reflects its nature as a text-based conversational AI.
 SM: Can you imagine a more interesting title?
 ChatGPT: Certainly! Here’s an alternative title for the text-based avatar: “The Linguistic Luminary”.
 This title emphasizes the AI’s expertise in language and its ability to illuminate and provide insights
 through its textual responses. It adds a touch of intrigue and sophistication to the avatar’s identity.
