Human or Not is an engaging AI-powered social Turing game that challenges players to determine whether they are chatting with a human or an AI within a two-minute interactive session. 

Overview

Developed by AI21 Labs, Human or Not is inspired by the Turing Test, a concept introduced by mathematician Alan Turing to assess a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from that of a human. In this game, players engage in brief text chats with either another human or an AI bot and must guess the identity of their conversation partner.

Key Features

• Interactive Chat Sessions: Players participate in two-minute chat sessions where they exchange messages with an unknown entity, either a human or an AI.
• Guessing Mechanism: At the end of the conversation, players must decide whether they were speaking to a human or an AI. The game provides feedback on whether their guess was correct.
• Use of Advanced AI Models: The game employs various Large Language Models (LLMs), including GPT-4, Claude, and AI21 Labs’ own Jurassic-2, to simulate human-like responses.
• Time-Limited Responses: Each message has a 20-second timer, adding urgency to the conversation and requiring players to think quickly about their responses.
• Viral Popularity: The game has attracted significant attention, with over 1.5 million users participating in more than 15 million conversations during its initial run.

Gameplay Mechanics

1. Starting the Game: Players can easily start the game from the homepage, where they are matched with either a human or an AI bot.
2. Conversation Dynamics: Each player has two minutes to exchange messages. After the time is up, they must make their guess about their partner's identity.
3. Feedback on Guesses: Players receive immediate feedback on whether their guess was correct or incorrect, allowing them to learn from their interactions.

Results and Insights

• Players have shown varying success rates in identifying their conversation partners. Overall, participants guessed correctly about 68% of the time, with lower accuracy when paired against AI bots (approximately 60% correct guesses).
• The game highlights how convincingly AI can mimic human conversation, challenging assumptions about AI limitations and raising questions about its implications for society.

Conclusion

Human or Not offers a fun and thought-provoking experience that not only entertains but also educates players about the capabilities of modern AI. By simulating real conversations and testing users' ability to discern between humans and bots, it serves as both a social experiment and a reflection on the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The game's engaging format encourages critical thinking about communication in an increasingly digital world.