Welcome to the party, Bard!
As was predicted, Google announced it’s entrant to the “coversational AI” party with a tool named Bard. I asked ChatGPT, “What does bard mean?” and this is what I got:
The word “bard” has several meanings:
ChatGPT, February 6, 2023
- In ancient Celtic society, a bard was a professional poet, singer, or storyteller who composed and recited works celebrating the deeds and adventures of the tribe’s heroes.
- In literature, a bard is a poet, especially one who writes epic or heroic poetry.
- In fantasy fiction, a bard is a character class in many role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, who is skilled in music, poetry, and magic.
- The term bard can also refer to a person who composes or sings humorous or satirical songs.
