Quote: Original post by WeirdoFu
So, the turing test really isn't that accurate anymore, if you ask me. Sure it used to be a great idea, but specialized expert systems that has no clue what its really talking about, like ELIZA could easily pass the test. Well, currently the Turing test will probably be biased because people will be looking out for programs like ELIZA.
The point you make in the last sentence here is an important one. If the operator is told to determine whether or not the thing he is talking to is human or not, presumably he will change the subject and ask the computer strange questions to try and trip it up. If you spend much time with ELIZA or similar chat bots you'll find it's very easy to trip them up.
