King CharlesGPT: the coronation according to artificial intelligence
With several organisations across the UK to be given funding to celebrate the Coronation, the Glasgow Standard spoke to King Charles (well, not quite) to ask about his big day.
We prompted ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to pretend to be the new monarch and asked it about the crowning moment and Scotland’s role in the monarchy.
Many organisations across Scotland are to be given up to £10,000 to celebrate King Charles’ big day, and the artificial intelligence (AI) reaffirmed the pivotal role Glasgow and Scotland plays in the union: “I would hope that the people of Glasgow and all of Scotland would welcome me warmly.
“Scotland is a vital part of the United Kingdom, and I hold a deep appreciation and respect for Scottish culture and traditions. I would be honoured to visit Glasgow and other parts of Scotland and to engage with the people and communities there.
“I understand that there are different opinions and views regarding the role of the monarchy in Scotland, and I respect these perspectives. As King, I would strive to be a unifying figure, representing all people of the UK and working to promote unity and understanding among all communities.
“Ultimately, my goal as King would be to serve the people of the United Kingdom to the best of my ability, and to uphold the values and traditions that have made our nation great.”
The coronation will be costly to the taxpayer as the ceremony is to cost around £100 million. The AI defended the expense of the celebration: “it is important to note that many of the expenses are related to security, logistics, and infrastructure, and these costs are necessary to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the event.
“Additionally, the coronation has a significant economic impact, generating tourism and business activity that benefits local communities and the wider economy.
“As King, I would be mindful of the public perception of the cost of the coronation, and would work with my advisors and government officials to ensure that the event is executed in a responsible and efficient manner.”
Not everyone in Scotland is going to celebrate the coronation, as there is strong opposition to the monarchy: “I understand that there are different opinions and views regarding the role of the monarchy in Scotland, and I respect these perspectives.
“As King, I would strive to be a unifying figure, representing all people of the UK and working to promote unity and understanding among all communities.
“Ultimately, my goal as King would be to serve the people of the United Kingdom to the best of my ability, and to uphold the values and traditions that have made our nation great.”
