How To Break ChatGPT With Dialogue
The beginnings of an AI-proof assignment
We rarely ask students to write out dialogue in the university, even though it is one of the best ways to make a story (whether in creative or professional writing) engaging.
But it is hard … and students avoid writing dialogue like the plague, even when specifically asked to write dialogue.
This week, my students and I delved into the world of good dialogue, exploring how AI generates dialogue and ways to make it better.
As we analyzed AI-generated dialogue, we discovered that there were certain elements that make dialogue more engaging and realistic — elements that AI often lacks.
The Four Key Elements of Good Dialogue
I decided to break down the components of good dialogue into four categories. This not only made writing dialogue more accessible, but also provided a framework to help AI generate better dialogue.
These categories are:
- Naturalness — Instruct AI (or students) to sound natural, according to the character’s unique traits and background. A well-developed character can greatly assist AI in generating more natural dialogue.
- Subtext — Great dialogue often has hidden meaning. To…
