I asked an AI to write the plot for #Strike7

[patricio]

This text was generated by an AI with the prompt: ‘Write a plot for a seventh novel in the Cormoran Strike series.’

Cormoran Strike #7 - The Art of Deception

When a string of high-profile art thefts occurs in London, private detective Cormoran Strike is hired by the insurer of one of the stolen pieces, a rare and valuable painting by a reclusive artist. Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott quickly realize that the thief is no ordinary criminal, as they seem to be targeting specific pieces of art and leaving no trace of their identity.

As they investigate, Strike and Robin learn that the stolen paintings all have one thing in common: they were all once owned by a mysterious art collector, known only as "The Patron." The Patron is rumored to be a shadowy figure with connections to some of the most powerful people in the art world, and Strike and Robin begin to suspect that the thefts may be part of a larger, more sinister scheme.

As they delve deeper into the case, Strike and Robin find themselves drawn into a web of deceit and manipulation, encountering a cast of characters with their own secrets and agendas. From a reclusive artist with a troubled past, to a cunning art dealer with a hidden motive, no one is quite who they seem.

As the pieces of the puzzle come together, Strike and Robin realize that the art of deception runs deep, and that the true target of the thefts may be much larger than they initially thought. Can they unravel the mystery and bring the thief to justice before it's too late?

[Nicolas Flamel]

For those wondering which AI this is, this is ChatGPT. I've also been experimenting with it. It can indeed work as a nice natural text generator on the surface, but it has its limitations. For example, it seems like it is not able to generate text that can be read on different levels of meaning, like for example the Harry Potter series. But it seems able to apply literary misdirection to a plot, if you ask for it.

[Nicolas Flamel]

I tried to ask:

What is the colour of Lily Potter's eyes?

It gives this answer:

There is no information given about the color of Lily Potter's eyes in the Harry Potter series. Lily Potter is only mentioned briefly in the books, and no physical description is provided. It is worth noting that the appearance of characters in the Harry Potter series is generally not emphasized or described in great detail, and the focus is typically on their inner qualities and actions rather than their physical appearance.

Hmm. It also doesn't know the colour of Beatrice's eyes (from The Divine Comedy).

Also, it doesn't seem hard to find errors in ChatGPT's understanding of Harry Potter.

What is the name of Bill and Fleur's child?

In the Harry Potter series, Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour have one child together, a daughter named Victoire Weasley. (...) In the epilogue, Victoire is described as being a beautiful young woman who is named after her mother's victory in the Triwizard Tournament.

What did Harry do after Dobby died?

After Dobby died in the Battle of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, Harry was devastated by the loss of his friend.

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Yes, it is far from perfect and has a lot of "information" errors. I have asked some silly questions unrelated to Harry Potter and has a lot of errors, like questions about physics or maths.