Stop asking ChatGPT to create ASCII
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So I wouldn’t compare the art created by ChatGPT anywhere close to what DallE, MidJourney, or some of these other AI tools can do. But that’s not the primary function of ChatGPT. It’s supposed to be more of a personal assistant of sorts.
Let’s just ask ChatGPT who it thinks it is.
Me: Who are you?
ChatGPT: I am a virtual assistant trained by OpenAI. My primary function is to assist users with a wide range of tasks, including answering questions, providing information, and helping with various problems. I do not have a physical body, but I am designed to communicate with users through text-based interactions. I do not have personal feelings or emotions, and my responses are based on the information and instructions that I have been programmed to provide. I am here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, so please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you.
But can it make art?
Well — sure! Cave paintings are considered art as well. But ChatGPT can not draw cave paintings.
What can it draw, you ask?
ASCII ART
Let’s start by asking ChatGPT what the heck ASCII is.
Me: What is ASCII art?
ChatGPT: ASCII art is a form of art that is created using the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) character set. ASCII is a standardized code that represents text in computers and other devices, and it includes a set of characters that can be used to create simple images and graphics.
ASCII art is created by using a combination of ASCII characters to create the appearance of a picture or design. Because the ASCII character set is limited to just a few basic characters, ASCII art can be quite simple and limited in terms of detail and complexity. However, with a little creativity and some careful planning, ASCII art can be used to create a wide range of different images and designs.
ASCII art has a long history, and it was originally used as a way to display simple graphics on computers and other devices that did not have the ability to display more complex graphics. Today, ASCII art is still used by some people as a form of creative expression, and it can be found in a variety of different places, including online forums, social media, and even in some email signatures.
Let’s look at some examples of ASCII art that ChatGPT made for me 😊
Prompt 1️
Me: Draw ASCII art of a penguin 🐧
ChatGPT: Ummmmm
Prompt 2
Me: Draw ASCII art of a Dragon 🐲
ChatGPT: Getting better
Prompt 3
Me: Draw a stickman in ASCII art 👨
ChatGPT: From 👎 to Scary Good😱
Okay, this one started disastrously. But I think we got off the wrong foot.
After some coaxing — ChatGPT worked its magic and produced wonders.
Version 1.0 — Stickman ASCII
Version 1.1 — Stickman ASCII
Prompt 4
Me: Draw me a castle in ASCII art 🏰
ChatGPT: Eh — this large learning language model needs some help to understand visually what a castle looks like.
Castle Attempt #01
Castle Attempt #02
Prompt 5
Me: Draw a plane in ASCII ✈
ChatGPT: Certainly! Here is an ASCII art drawing of an airplane 🤦♂️
Aeroplane Attempt #01
Aeroplane Attempt #02 (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor ASCII by ChatGPT)
This time I asked ChatGPT to draw me a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. I thought if my question was a bit more precise, maybe the answer would be better. NOPE.
In conclusion, ChatGPT has demonstrated some capabilities in creating ASCII art, although it is not necessarily a proficient artist in this medium. While competent in its own right, its ASCII art drawings may lack the finesse and attention to detail that a human artist could bring to the table. However, ChatGPT’s ability to understand and respond to specific requests for modifications and customizations is a testament to its flexibility and adaptability as a language model. Despite its limitations in ASCII art, ChatGPT remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this unique art form or seeking to create simple ASCII art drawings.
