TV Host Uses ChatGPT to Guess Masked Singer Identity, AI Names Ex-Friend
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli TV host Ofira Assayag used ChatGPT to guess the identity of a "The Masked Singer" contestant, with the AI suggesting Eyal Berkovich, Assayag's former friend. She shared the AI's reasoning, which included a jab at their past relationship, on her Instagram story. Assayag teased the reveal, which was set to air on Channel 12, without confirming the AI's guess.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- TV host Ofira Assayag used ChatGPT to guess a "Masked Singer" contestant's identity.
- ChatGPT suggested Eyal Berkovich, referring to him as Assayag's "ex-best friend."
- Assayag shared the AI's guess and reasoning on her Instagram story.
- The "Wild Boar of Haifa" contestant's identity was to be revealed on Channel 12.
- Assayag did not confirm if the AI's guess was correct before the broadcast.
Israeli television host Ofira Assayag used ChatGPT to try and guess the identity of a contestant on the show "The Masked Singer." Assayag, who hosts the program, posted a screenshot of her conversation with the AI chatbot on her Instagram story on Monday. She asked the AI who it believed was hiding under the "Wild Boar of Haifa" costume.
ChatGPT quickly responded with a strong suspicion that the contestant was Eyal Berkovich, a former friend of Assayag. The AI reasoned that Berkovich's personality, his willingness to confront others, and his undeniable presence made him a suitable candidate. The chatbot also added a jab, referring to Berkovich as Assayag's "ex-best friend."
Intrigued by the AI's guess, Assayag decided to share the exchange with her followers, teasing the upcoming episode. She wrote that the episode "drove me crazy" and that she was "training with the chat" to prepare. The episode was scheduled to air that evening at 9:30 PM on Channel 12.
Assayag did not reveal whether Berkovich was indeed the contestant, leaving the audience to wait for the show's broadcast to find out if ChatGPT's guess was correct. The story highlighted Assayag's playful approach to preparing for the show and the surprising suggestion from the AI.