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Google's Bard Vs OpenAI's ChatGPT: Summarizing An ABC Evening News Broadcast

Kalev Leetaru

Last month we explored using OpenAI's ChatGPT to summarize an ABC Evening News broadcast, testing its ability to look across the transcript of a 30-minute broadcast containing multiple disjoint stories presented in rapid-fire succession with little clear delineation between them. Let's repeat that analysis and compare ChatGPT and Google Bard's responses. ChatGPT generates a single response for each prompt, while Bard generates three responses each time.

You can compare the results below with the original broadcast transcript and Vanderbilt Television News Archive's human-analyzed story segmentation of the broadcast.

The full transcript is too long for either tool, so let's start by using prompt chaining to iteratively provide the transcript as an initial summary and then a successive series of refinement requests:

Prompt:

Summarize in one paragraph "TONIGHT, SEVERAL DEVELOPING STORIES AS WE COME ON THE AIR. NEWS COMING IN, THE SUSPECTED CHINESE SPY BALLOON HOVERING OVER THE U.S. WHERE IT IS NOW, AND WILL THERE BE A WINDOW TO SHOOT IT DOWN? ALSO TONIGHT, THE DANGEROUS LIFE-THREATENING COLD MOVING INTO THE NORTHEAST. THE LIVE READINGS ALREADY. FIRST, THE PENTAGON TRACKING THAT CHINESE BALLOON, THE INTELLIGENCE BAY HANGING BENEATH IT, THE SIZE OF THREE BUSSES. WHERE IT WAS SPOTTED TODAY OVER THE U.S., WHERE IT'S BELIEVED TO BE HEADED NOW, 60,000 FEET IN THE AIR. WILL THE U.S. SHOOT THIS DOWN? SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN POSTPONING HIS HIGH STAKES TRIP TO CHINA. MOLA LENGHI, MARY BRUCE STANDING BY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. THE DEADLY COLD ALREADY TONIGHT, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS CALLING IT A ONCE IN A GENERATION ARCTIC BLAST. 25 MILLION AMERICANS, MULTIPLE STATES. NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON, WIND-CHILL READINGS IN MAINE EXPECTED TO REACH 60 BELOW ZERO. AND WHERE THE WIND CHILL IS ALREADY 106 DEGREES BELOW ZERO TONIGHT. VICTOR OQUENDO IN MASSACHUSETTS. ROB MARCIANO TIMING THIS OUT. THE DEADLY ASSAULT ON AN E.R. DOCTOR RIDING HIS MOUNTAIN BIKE. POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT IN HIS CAR HITTING THE VICTIM, THEN ALLEGEDLY GETTING OUT AND ATTACKING HIM. MATT GUTMAN REPORTING. ANOTHER SCARE AT THE AIRPORT. THIS TIME, NEWARK. TWO PASSENGER JETS CLIPPING WINGS. ONE PLANE FULL OF PASSENGERS. THE STUNNING AND UNEXPECTED JOBS REPORT TONIGHT. PRESIDENT BIDEN CELEBRATING THE NUMBERS. THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE NOT THIS LOW SINCE 1969. SO, HOW DOES THIS COMPLICATE STEPS BY THE FED MOVING FORWARD? REBECCA JARVIS, AS ALWAYS, BREAKING IT DOWN. THE ALEX MURDAUGH DOUBLE MURDER TRIAL. THE DEFENSE TEAM, AND WHAT A BALLISTICS EXPERT ACKNOWLEDGED TODAY. AND TONIGHT, THE STORY OF ALEX MURDAUGH'S HOUSEKEEPER DYING IN A FALL AT THE HOME. WHAT THE FAMILY SAYS THEY NEVER KNEW. PROSECUTORS SAY MURDAUGH GOT A $5 MILLION PAYOUT FROM A POLICY THAT COVERED THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FALL. BUT WILL THE JURY HEAR ABOUT IT? EVA PILGRIM REPORTING. ROBIN ROBERTS TONIGHT AND HER EPIC JUMP. ROBIN FROM NEW ZEALAND, THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BUNGEE JUMP. YOU'LL SEE HER JUMP FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. TONIGHT, THE LESSON ON CONQUERING FEAR. GOOD EVENING. IT IS GREAT TO HAVE YOU WITH US ON A FRIDAY NIGHT. ALMOST TO THE WEEKEND, BUT IT WILL BE BRUTALLY COLD, DANGEROUS, LIFE-THREATENING COLD. THE READINGS COMING IN RIGHT NOW, AND WHERE THE WIND CHILL IS ALREADY MORE THAN 100 DEGREES BELOW ZERO. THAT'S IN A MOMENT HERE. BUT WE BEGIN WITH THE CHINESE SPY BALLOON HOVERING OVER THE U.S. TONIGHT. CHINA CLAIMING IT IS A WEATHER BALLOON THAT BLEW OFF COURSE. U.S. AUTHORITIES BELIEVE THIS IS A SURVEILLANCE BALLOON BEING MANEUVERED BY CHINA, LIKELY USING SPY SATELLITES. TODAY THE BALLOON WAS SPOTTED OVER MISSOURI. SO WHERE IS IT TONIGHT, AND WHERE U.S. AUTHORITIES BELIEVE IT'S HEADED. AMONG THE FIRST SIGHTINGS OVER BILLINGS, MONTANA. THAT INTELLIGENCE BAY HANGING BENEATH THE BALLOON, THAT'S THE SIZE OF THREE BUSSES. THE PENTAGON TONIGHT ON DISCUSSIONS OVER WHETHER OR NOT TO SHOOT IT DOWN, AND WILL THERE BE A SMALL WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY TO DO JUST THAT? WHAT WE'RE LEARNING TONIGHT. SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN POSTPONING HIS HIGH-STAKES TRIP TO BEIJING, CALLING CHINA'S ACTIONS UNACCEPTABLE. SO, WILL THIS BE SHOT DOWN? IF SO, WHERE? AND WHAT CHINA IS SAYING TONIGHT. MARY BRUCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AND ABC'S MOLA LENGHI LEADING US OFF TONIGHT IN MONTANA. Reporter: TONIGHT, THE PENTAGON CONFIRMING THE MASSIVE CHINESE SPY BALLOON IS ON THE MOVE 60,000 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND HEADING EAST. THE BALLOON CONTINUES T MOVE EASTWARD AND IS CURRENTLY OVER THE CENTER OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. WHAT THE HECK IS THAT? Reporter: A SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL TELLS ABC NEWS THE BALLOON NOW APPEARS HEADED TOWARDS NORTH CAROLINA. ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY, AMERICANS WITH THEIR EYES ON THE SKIES, POSTING IMAGES LIKE THIS ONE, THE BALLOON FLOATING OVER MISSOURI. COMMERCIAL PILOTS RADIOING IN."

ChatGPT:

This news report covers several developing stories. The first is about a suspected Chinese spy balloon that is believed to be hovering over the US. The Pentagon is tracking the balloon, which is carrying an intelligence bay the size of three buses. The second story is about a dangerous and life-threatening cold moving into the Northeast, with wind-chill readings in Maine expected to reach 60 below zero. The third story is about a deadly assault on an ER doctor riding his mountain bike. The fourth story is about a double murder trial involving Alex Murdaugh. Finally, there is a story about Robin Roberts, who jumped from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere in New Zealand.

Bard Response 1:

A Chinese spy balloon was spotted over the United States on January 28, 2023. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Bard Response 2:

A Chinese spy balloon was spotted in North American airspace on January 28, 2023. The balloon was 60,000 feet in the air and was believed to be carrying surveillance equipment. The U.S. military shot down the balloon on February 4, 2023.

The Chinese government has denied that the balloon was a spy balloon, saying that it was a weather balloon that blew off course. However, the U.S. military has said that the balloon was clearly a spy balloon and that it was shot down because it posed a threat to national security.

The incident has raised tensions between the U.S. and China. The U.S. has accused China of violating international law by flying the balloon in U.S. airspace. China has accused the U.S. of overreacting and of trying to provoke a conflict.

The incident has also raised concerns about the growing capabilities of China's military. China has been investing heavily in its military in recent years, and the incident suggests that China is now capable of flying high-altitude balloons that can carry surveillance equipment.

The incident is likely to continue to be a source of tension between the U.S. and China. The U.S. is likely to continue to accuse China of violating international law, and China is likely to continue to accuse the U.S. of overreacting.

Bard Response 3:

A Chinese spy balloon was spotted over the United States on January 28, 2023. The balloon was 60,000 feet in the air and headed east. The Pentagon confirmed the balloon's presence and said it was being monitored. The Chinese government denied that the balloon was a spy balloon and said it was a weather balloon that had blown off course. The balloon was shot down by the US military on February 4, 2023.

The Chinese spy balloon was a significant event because it showed that China is capable of operating high-altitude surveillance balloons in US airspace. The balloon also raised concerns about the possibility of China using these balloons to collect intelligence on the United States.

The Chinese government's denial that the balloon was a spy balloon was likely an attempt to avoid further tensions with the United States. However, the US military's decision to shoot down the balloon suggests that the United States is taking the Chinese threat seriously.

Prompt: 

Refine the summary above with the additional text: "WE GOT THAT BALLOON IN SIGHT ALSO. LOOKS LIKE IT'S WAY UP THERE, MAYBE 50,000 FEET OR SO. Reporter: THE BALLOON IS HUGE WITH A TECHNOLOGY BAY ATTACHED BELOW THAT IS ITSELF THE SIZE OF THREE BUSSES, LOADED WITH HIGH RESOLUTION CAMERAS, ACCORDING TO A SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL, EQUIPPED WITH WHAT APPEAR TO BE SOLAR PANELS ON THE SIDE THAT COULD POWER ITS TECHNOLOGY. IT FIRST ENTERED AMERICAN AIRSPACE OVER ALASKA, THEN FLYING INTO SOUTHWEST CANADA BEFORE DIPPING DOWN OVER BILLINGS, MONTANA. THIS THING IS UP IN THE SKY. WHAT THE HECK IS THAT? THAT THING IS NOT THE MOON. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Reporter: MONTANA REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN RYAN ZINKE WAS BLUNT, TWEETING 'SHOOT. IT. DOWN.' THE PENTAGON TODAY SAYIG THAT OPTION WAS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED, FOR NOW. WE ASSESSED THAT CURRENTLY IT DOES NOT POSE A PHYSICAL OR MILITARY RISK TO PEOPLE ON THE GROUND. FOR NOW WE ARE CONTINUING TO MONITOR AND REVIEW OPTIONS. Reporter: THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY SAYING PRESIDENT BIDEN AGREED WITH THE PENTAGON'S STRONG RECOMMENDATION. THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH SHOOTING DOWN THE BALLOON JUST TOO GREAT. ANY POTENTIAL DEBRIS FIELD WOULD BE SIGNIFICANT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE CIVILIAN INJURIES OR DEATHS OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE. Reporter: FOR ITS PART, CHINA INSISTING TODAY THE BALLOON IS NOT A SPY VESSEL AT ALL BUT A CIVILIAN AIRSHIP USED FOR RESEARCH, MAINLY METEOROLOGICAL PURPOSES. THE PENTAGON FLATLY REJECTING THAT CLAIM. WE ARE AWARE OF THE PRC'S STATEMENT. HOWEVER, THE FACT IS, WE KNOW THAT IT'S A SURVEILLANCE PBALLO. WE HAVE CLEARLY COMMUNICATED THAT THIS BALLOON IS VIOLATING U.S. AIR SPACE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THAT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Reporter: CHINA SAYS THE BALLOON DEVIATED FAR FROM ITS PLANNED COURSE, BUT THE PENTAGON QUESTIONING THAT AS WELL, SAYING THE BALLOON CAN BE MANEUVERED. A SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL TELLING ABC NEWS, IT'S LIKELY BEING NAVIGATED WITH SPY SATELLITES. THIS ALL HAPPENING AS SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN PREPARED FOR A WEEKEND TRIP TO BEIJING. THAT VISIT NOW CANCELED. IN LIGHT OF CHINA'S UNACCEPTABLE ACTION, I AM POSTPONING MY PLANNED TRAVEL THIS WEEKEND TO CHINA. WE CONCLUDED THAT CONDITIONS WERE NOT CONDUCIVE FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE VISIT AT THIS TIME. Reporter: THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER FOREIGN SURVEILLANCE BALLOONS ABOVE THE U.S., BUT NONE LIKE THIS. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT IS THE DURATION AND THE LENGTH OF WHICH IT HAS BEEN OVER U.S. TERRITORY. Reporter: THE PENTAGON SAYS THE BALLOON IS EXPECTED TO LINGER ABOVE AMERICA FOR A FEW DAYS. THIS IS REALLY SOMETHING. LET'S BRING IN MOLA LENGHI. HE'S IN BILLINGS, MONTANA, FOR US AGAIN TONIGHT. THAT STATE WITH SEVERAL SENSITIVE NUCLEAR SITES. AS YOU REPORTED, U.S. AUTHORITIES SAY THE BALLOON IS LIKELY NAVIGATED BY CHINESE SATELLITES. THE PENTAGON SAYS THEY'VE DECIDED NOT TO SHOOT IT DOWN AT THIS POINT, BUT THAT OPTION ISN'T COMPLETELY OFF THE TABLE? Reporter: THAT'S RIGHT, DAVID, A U.S. OFFICIAL FAMILIAR WITH THE SITUATION SAYS THE CURRENT THINKING IS TO WAIT FOR THE BALLOON TO DRIFT OVER THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THEN SHOOT IT DOWN ONCE IT'S OVER U.S. TERRITORYIAL WATERS. THAT WAY YOU CAN AVOID INJURIES ON THE GROUND, AND TWO, RETRIEVE THE BALLOON, STUDY IT, AND ULTIMATELY EXPLOIT THE INTELLIGENCE. DAVID, TONIGHT CHINA SAYS IT REGRETS THE UNINTENDED ENTRY OF THE AIR SHIP INTO U.S. AIR SPACE, BUT AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, NOT EXACTLY FLYING WITH U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS WHO ARE CALLING THIS UNACCEPTABLE. MOLA LENGHI, THANK YOU. LET'S BRING IN MARY BRUCE. PRESIDENT BIDEN CHOSE NOT TO TALK ABOUT THIS TODAY, TRYING NOT TO ENFLAME THE SITUATION. WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT? OBVIOUSLY THE PRESIDENT CONTINUING TO BE BRIEFED. AND ON MOLA'S POINT, IF YOU SHOT THIS DOWN OVER U.S. WATERS, THAT STILL IS A SMALL WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY TO PULL THIS OFF. Reporter: YES, DAVID. WE KNOW THE PRESIDENT IS BEING REGULARLY BRIEFED."

ChatGPT:

A large balloon, believed to be a Chinese surveillance vessel, has been flying above the United States for several days, violating US airspace and international law. The balloon is said to be the size of three buses, loaded with high-resolution cameras and equipped with what appears to be solar panels that could power its technology. The Pentagon has considered shooting it down, but the option has been rejected for now due to the potential risks of causing civilian injuries or significant property damage. The balloon is expected to linger above America for a few days, and the current thinking is to wait for it to drift over the Atlantic Ocean before shooting it down over US territorial waters to avoid ground injuries and retrieve the balloon for intelligence exploitation. President Biden has been regularly briefed on the situation, but he chose not to talk about it to avoid inflaming the situation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's planned trip to Beijing has been canceled due to China's unacceptable action.

Bard Response 1:

A Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it flew over the Canadian Rockies and into the United States. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023.

The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon believes that the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The United States has said that the incident was a "serious violation" of international law.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The Pentagon has said that it is reviewing its air defense procedures.

Bard Response 2:

A Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it flew over the Canadian Rockies before crossing the U.S. border and entering Montana. The balloon was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023.

The Pentagon said that the balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon also said that the balloon was likely being maneuvered by Chinese satellites.

The Pentagon said that the decision to shoot down the balloon was made after it was determined that it posed a threat to U.S. national security. The Pentagon said that the balloon was flying in U.S. airspace without permission and that it was carrying equipment that could be used to gather intelligence on the United States.

The Pentagon said that the balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean to avoid any potential casualties on the ground. The Pentagon said that the debris from the balloon would be recovered and that it would be studied to determine its origin and purpose.

Bard Response 3:

Here is a summary of the article:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it then flew over Canada and into the United States. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023.

The Pentagon says the balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon believes the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The Chinese government says the balloon was on a civilian mission to study the atmosphere.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government could retaliate by shooting down a US surveillance balloon, or it could take other measures to pressure the United States.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Prompt: 

Refine the summary above with the additional text: "HIS TEAM PRESENTED HIM WITH ALL OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE MILITARY ACTION TO TAKE THE BALLOON DOWN. NOW, INITIALLY BIDEN WAS ADVISED AGAINST THAT BECAUSE OF THE CONCERN OVER CIVILIAN RISK, BUT TONIGHT WE HAVE LEARNED THAT OPTION MAY BE BACK ON THE TABLE. ONE SOURCE TELLING US THE THINKING HERE IS TO WAIT UNTIL THE BALLOON GOES OUT TO SEE AND THEN SHOOT IT DOWN, BUT THIS IS VERY TRICKY. THEY WOULD HAVE JUST 12 NAUTICAL MILES TO DO THIS BEFORE ENTERING INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND CERTAINLY DON'T WANT TO START AN INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT OVER THIS. TONIGHT WE ARE TOLD THE WHITE HOUSE IS KEEPING COMMUNICATIONS TO CHINA OPEN. BUT EVEN THOUGH BEIJING EXPRESSED REGRET, IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO SALVAGE SECRETARY BLINKEN'S TRIP. WHAT IS CLEAR THIS IS ONLY FURTHER ESCALATING TENSIONS BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES. YEAH, NO QUESTION. YOU MENTIONED THOSE 12 NAUTICAL MILES WOULD BE THE OPPORTUNITY. MARY, THANK YOU. OF COURSE THE OTHER MAJOR CONCERN THE CONCERN OVER THIS DANGEROUS LIFE-THREATENING COLD. THEY'RE CALLING IT A ONCE IN A GENERATION ARCTIC BLAST THAT HAS ALREADY TURNED DEADLY TONIGHT. 25 MILLION AMERICANS IN TEN STATES. WIND CHILLS BELOW ZERO IN PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON. AND LOOK AT THIS TONIGHT. THIS IS THE VIEW FROM A CAMERA ON MT. WASHINGTON IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THEY'VE ALREADY SET A PRELIMINARY RECORD AT THIS HOUR. THE WIND CHILL MOMENTS AGO, 106 DEGREES BELOW ZERO. IF CONFIRMED IT'S THE COLDEST WINDCHILL EVER RECORDED IN THE U.S., INCLUDING ALASKA. SNOW SQUALLS ALONG WITH THAT ARCTIC CHILL. A TIME LAPSE FROM VERMONT. A COLD EMERGENCY IN PLACE IN BOSTON. THIS IS THROUGH SUNDAY NOW. ROB MARCIANO STANDING BY TO TIME THIS OUT, AND ABC'S VICTOR OQUENDO IN BOSTON WHERE THE WIND CHILL IS 13 BELOW ZERO RIGHT NOW. Reporter: TONIGHT, MILLIONS OF FAMILIES ARE IN THE MIDST OF WHAT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS CALLING A 'ONCE IN A GENERATION' ARCTIC BLAST. WE'RE SEEING WIND CHILLS RIGHT NOW WHICH ARE ALREADY BELOW ZERO AND BEFORE THE NIGHT'S OVER WITH, THESE ARE GOING TO DROP EVEN MORE. Reporter: PARTS OF NEW ENGLAND EXPECTING WIND CHILLS AT OR NEAR 60 BELOW ZERO. OUTSIDE SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, AS WINDS GUSTED ABOVE 50 MILES PER HOUR, A TREE CRASHING ONTO A CAR, KILLING A 6-MONTH-OLD GIRL INSIDE. THE WOMAN DRIVING RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. IN BOSTON, PILOTS BATTLING HIGH WINDS AS THEY LANDED AT LOGAN AIRPORT. WE'RE GOING TO LOAD FOOD AND STUFF IN HERE. Reporter: AND OUTREACH TEAMS HITTING THE STREETS TO CARE FOR THE NEEDY. IF ANYONE IS OUT AND SEES SOMEONE ELSE WHO MIGHT BE IN DISTRESS, PLEASE CALL 911. Reporter: DOCTORS SAY HYPOTHERMIA CAN SET IN IN JUST MINUTES. THIS WEATHER CAN BE DEADLY. IT'S LIFE THREATENING. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO REALLY TAKE SERIOUSLY. Reporter: THE ARCTIC FRONT VISIBLE IN THE FORM OF POWERFUL SNOW SQUALLS PUSHING FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH NEW ENGLAND. HERE IN BOSTON, A BRUTAL NIGHT AHEAD. A COLD EMERGENCY IS IN PLACE. WINDS WILL GUST TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, SO THERE'S A REAL CONCERN ABOUT POWER OUTAGES, AND IT WILL FEEL LIKE AT LEAST 30 BELOW. DAVID? VICTOR OQUENDO IN BOSTON. VICTOR, THANK YOU. LET'S GET TO ROB MARCIANO WHO'S TIMING THIS OUT FOR US TONIGHT. HEY, ROB. Reporter: HI, DAVID. IF YOU LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST, YOU'VE FELT IT ALL DAY LONG. TEMPERATURES HAVE BEEN DROPPING. NOW THESE WINDS ARE REALLY RIPPING, MEASURED OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR ALREADY. AND THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE NORTH OF NEW YORK CITY. HERE YOU SEE IT ON THE MAP. IT'S NO PICNIC SOUTH OF HERE EITHER. MINUS 23 FOR A WIND CHILL RIGHT NOW IN ALBANY. MINUS 13 IN BOSTON. BUT NUMBERS IN THE MORNING WILL BE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS, AND THAT RED SPOT BLIZZARD WARNING, THAT'S FOR BLOWING SNOW ON THE GROUND. MINUS 57 IN CARIBOU. WE GET TO THAT FIGURE OR LESS, THAT'S AN ALL-TIME RECORD. MINUS 11 IN NEW YORK. THIS IS HYPOTHERMIC STUFF, FROSTBITE IN MINUTES. BUT A RAPID REBOUND IN TEMPERATURES COMING DURING THE DAY SUNDAY."

ChatGPT:

The US has accused China of using a hypersonic missile to test its space capabilities, after China launched a rocket that orbited the Earth and then released an object that returned to Earth at hypersonic speed, evading US detection. The weapon is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and could penetrate missile defences, giving China a significant strategic advantage. The US has called the test destabilising and provocative, saying it threatens peace and security. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries after China shot down a US weather balloon last week. Meanwhile, the US is experiencing a record-breaking cold snap, with 25 million Americans in ten states experiencing wind chills below zero, leading to concerns about hypothermia and power outages.

Bard Response 1:

Sure. Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In addition to the above, the article also discusses the following:

The cold weather in the Northeast United States, which is causing power outages and other problems.
The possibility of the United States military shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in the future.
The Chinese government's reaction to the incident.

Bard Response 2:

Sure, here's a summary of the article with the additional text:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it then flew over Canada and into the United States. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023.

The Pentagon says the balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon believes the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The Chinese government says the balloon was on a civilian mission to study the atmosphere.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government could retaliate by shooting down a US surveillance balloon, or it could take other measures to pressure the United States.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Meanwhile, a once-in-a-generation arctic blast has brought life-threatening cold to the eastern United States. Wind chills have already dropped below zero in several cities, and they are expected to drop even further. The cold snap is expected to last through Sunday.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for much of the eastern United States, including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Wind chills in these areas are expected to drop to as low as 60 degrees below zero.

The cold snap is being caused by a strong arctic front that is pushing southward. The front is bringing with it cold air and high winds. The cold air is expected to stay in the eastern United States for several days, and the high winds are expected to continue to make it feel even colder.

The cold snap is expected to have a significant impact on the eastern United States. Many schools and businesses have closed, and travel has been disrupted. The cold weather is also expected to cause power outages and other problems.

People are being urged to stay indoors and to dress in layers. They are also being urged to check on elderly and vulnerable people.

Bard Response 3:

Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it then flew over Canada and into the United States. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023.

The Pentagon says the balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon believes the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The Chinese government says the balloon was on a civilian mission to study the atmosphere.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government could retaliate by shooting down a US surveillance balloon, or it could take other measures to pressure the United States.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In addition to the above, the article also discusses a dangerous cold snap that is gripping the eastern United States. The cold snap is causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The cold snap is also causing concerns about hypothermia and frostbite.

Prompt: 

Refine the summary above with the additional text: "WE'LL START IN SINGLE DIGITS IN MANY SPOTS ALL THE WAY INTO THE 40s FOR SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY. SO IT'S JUST A MATTER OF SURVIVAL FOR THE NEXT 36 HOURS. DAVID? WHIPLASH FOR SURE, BUT TAKE SATURDAY SERIOUSLY. ROB, WE THANK YOU. GET BACK INSIDE. WE'RE GOING TO TURN NEXT TO THE DOCTOR STRUCK BY A CAR. POLICE SAY HE WAS THEN ATTACKED. HE DID NOT SURVIVE. THAT EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR RIDING HIS BIKE ON THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, STRUCK BY A DRIVER. POLICE SAY THE DRIVER THEN GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND STABBED THE DOCTOR. BYSTANDERS TAKING THE ATTACKER DOWN. HERE'S OUR CHIEF CORRESPONDENT MATT GUTMAN FROM CALIFORNIA TONIGHT. Reporter: TONIGHT, AN E.R. DOCTOR IS DEAD AFTER POLICE IN CALIFORNIA SAY A MOTORIST SLAMMED INTO HIM, THEN GOT OUT OF HIS CAR AND STABBED HIM. ACCORDING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AROUND 3:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY THIS WHITE CAR BROADSIDED DR. MICHAEL MAMMONE AS HE WAS ON HIS BIKE AT A CROSSWALK ON THE MUCH-TOURISTED PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. AT THAT POINT, THE SUSPECT DROVE AROUND THE VICTIM, EXITED HIS VEHICLE, WENT BACK TO THE VICTIM AND CONTINUED TO ASSAULT THE VICTIM. Reporter: A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT ALLEGING THE CAR'S DRIVER, VANROY SMITH, THEN ATTACKED MAMMONE WITH A KNIFE. BYSTANDERS STEPPING IN TO DETAIN SMITH. BUT MAMMONE, AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPECIALIST, LATER DYING AT A HOSPITAL. TONIGHT, PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL WHERE MAMMONE WORKED SAYING THEY ARE GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF AN INCREDIBLE PHYSICIAN AND FRIEND. DAVID, THAT SUSPECT ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH MURDER AND THE USE OF A DEADLY WEAPON. AUTHORITIES SAY THEY KNOW OF NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THESE TWO MEN AND KNOW OF NO MOTIVE FOR THIS CRIME. SMITH HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY. BAIL HAS BEEN SET AT $1 MILLION. DAVID? JUST HORRIFIC. MATT GUTMAN TONIGHT, THANK YOU. NOW TO THE SCARE AT NEWARK AIRPORT. TWO PASSENGER JETS CLIPPING WINGS. GIO BENITEZ IS THERE. Reporter: TONIGHT, TRAVELERS SHAKEN AFTER AN AIRCRAFT CLIPPED ANOTHER PLANE'S WING WHILE IT WAS GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF FOR ORLANDO, FILLED WITH PASSENGERS. ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HEAR AND FEEL A JOLT. Reporter: UNITED SAYS THE ORLANDO PLANE WAS SITTING AT A GATE, PREPARING TO LEAVE NEWARK WHEN ITS LEFT WING WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER UNITED PLANE. THAT PLANE EMPTY AND BEING TOWED TO A NEARBY GATE. REBECCA BLOOM WAS ON BOARD. THE WING OF A LARGER PLANE HAD CLIPPED OUR WING. Reporter: YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE IN THESE PHOTOS OBTAINED BY ABC NEWS. THE PORT AUTHORITY POLICE, AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER UNIT CARRYING A PIECE OF THE WING. I THINK WE WERE THINKING, WHAT WAS THAT? BUT WE ALL SAW IT, AND I THINK OUR JAWS DROPPED. Reporter: THE INCIDENT HAPPENING JUST WEEKS AFTER A DRAMATIC NEAR MISS AT JFK AIRPORT. A DELTA JET COMING WITHIN SECONDS OF SLAMMING INTO AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE THAT WAS CROSSING THE WRONG RUNWAY. DAVID, THE FAA IS NOW INVESTIGATING, BUT NO PASSENGERS WERE HURT. UNITED SAYS THEY ALL GOT OFF THE PLANE SAFELY. DAVID? GIO, THANKS SO MUCH. WE'RE GOING TO TURN NOW TO THE ECONOMY AND A REMARKABLE STRONG JOBS REPORT TODAY. IT WAS UNEXPECTED. EMPLOYERS ADDING 517,000 NEW JOBS IN JANUARY. UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN TO 3.4%. THAT'S THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SINCE 1969. PRESIDENT BIDEN TODAY CELEBRATING THE NEWS. HERE'S WHERE WE STAND — THE STRONGEST JOB GROWTH IN HISTORY, THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN 54 YEARS, MANUFACTURING REBOUNDING AT A FASTER RATE THAN IN THE LAST 40 YEARS, INFLATION COMING DOWN. PUT SIMPLY, I WOULD ARGUE THE BIDEN ECONOMIC PLAN IS WORKING. ALL RIGHT, LET'S BRING IN OUR CHIEF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT REBECCA JARVIS TONIGHT. REBECCA, WHERE ARE THE JOBS? AND HOW DOES THIS COMPLICATE EFFORTS BY THE FED MOVING FORWARD? Reporter: THE HIRING IS WIDESPREAD, ACROSS NEARLY EVERY INDUSTRY. BY FAR THE STRONGEST IS LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY, WHICH ADDED MORE THAN 100,000 JOBS WITH AMERICANS CONTINUING TO SPEND MONEY ON TRAVEL AND DINING OUT."

ChatGPT:

The news report includes several stories, starting with a severe winter storm hitting the Northeast US with heavy snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures. The next story is about an ER doctor who was hit by a car and stabbed by the driver in California, which led to his death. The third story covers a recent incident where two United planes clipped wings at Newark Airport in New Jersey, and the FAA is investigating the matter. The final story reports on the strong jobs report in January 2022, with employers adding 517,000 new jobs, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.4%. President Biden credited his economic plan for the report, and the hiring is widespread, covering nearly every sector of the economy.

Bard Response 1:

Sure. Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In addition to the above, the article also discusses the following:

Bard Response 2:

Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In addition to the above, the article also discusses:

The attack on the doctor is being investigated as a murder. The doctor was riding his bike on the Pacific Coast Highway when he was struck by a car and then stabbed. The attacker then fled the scene, but was later apprehended by bystanders.

The jobs report is a positive sign for the US economy. The report shows that employers added 517,000 new jobs in January, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%. This is the lowest unemployment rate in 54 years. President Biden praised the report and said that his economic plan is working.

The jobs report is likely to complicate efforts by the Federal Reserve to move forward with interest rate hikes. The Fed is trying to raise interest rates to combat inflation, but the strong jobs report suggests that the economy is strong enough to withstand higher rates.

Bard Response 3:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States.

The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting.

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In addition to the above, a dangerous cold snap is gripping the eastern United States. The cold snap is causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The cold snap is also causing concerns about hypothermia and frostbite.

A doctor was killed after being struck by a car and then stabbed by the driver. The doctor was riding his bike on the Pacific Coast Highway when he was hit by a car. The driver then got out of the car and stabbed the doctor. Bystanders took the attacker down.

Two passenger jets clipped wings while taking off from Newark Airport. No passengers were injured. The two planes were being towed to a nearby gate.

The Biden administration celebrated the addition of 517,000 new jobs in January. The unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, the lowest rate since 1969. President Biden said the economic plan is working.

The Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates to combat inflation. The Fed is concerned that the strong job growth could lead to higher inflation.

Prompt: 

Refine the summary above with the additional text: "PROFESSIONAL JOBS, DESPITE THE FACT THAT WE'VE SEEN THOSE LAYOFFS AT MAJOR TECH COMPANIES, HOLD STRONG, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH-CARE JOBS. AND THIS REPORT IS REALLY A SIGNAL THAT THE FED'S EIGHT INTEREST RATE HIKES IN A ROW HAVE NOT LED, AS OF YET, TO ANY KIND OF RECESSION OR MAJOR INSTABILITY IN THE ECONOMY, AND IT REALLY, DAVID, ACTS AS A GREEN LIGHT TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO CONTINUE HIKING INTEREST RATES AHEAD IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST INFLATION. DAVID? CONTINUES TO BE THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST THE BAD NEWS, THE BALANCING ACT. Reporter: YES. REBECCA, THANK YOU AGAIN TONIGHT. NOW TO THE OTHER NEWS IN THE TRIAL AGAINST ALEX MURDAUGH, ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS OWN WIFE AND SON. THE DEFENSE PRESSING INVESTIGATORS ON THE MURDER WEAPON. TONIGHT, THE STORY OF ALEX MURDAUGH'S HOUSEKEEPER DYING IN A FALL AT THAT HOME. WHAT HER FAMILY SAYS THEY NEVER KNEW ABOUT AN INSURANCE PAYOUT OF MORE THAN $4 MILLION. HERE'S EVA PILGRIM. Reporter: AT THE ALEX MURDAUGH TRIAL TODAY, THE DEFENSE TEAM PUSHING A BALLISTICS EXPERT TO ADMIT THE STATE DOESN'T HAVE THE MURDER WEAPONS. YOU CANNOT AND YOU DID NOT AND YOU ARE NOT OFFERING AN OPINION THAT ITEM 22 SHOT GUN WAS USED TO MURDER PAUL MURDAUGH, CORRECT? MY RESULT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. I MEAN, WHAT THAT ULTIMATELY MEANS IS I'M NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT. Reporter: IT COMES AS THE JUDGE DECIDES WHETHER THE JURY SHOULD HEAR EVIDENCE OF MURDAUGH'S FINANCIAL CRIMES AT WORK AND ABOUT HIS GREED AT HOME. THE JUDGE HEARING WHAT THE PROSECUTORS CONSIDER A STUNNING BETRAYAL. MURDAUGH'S OWN LONGTIME HOUSEKEEPER GLORIA SATTERFIELD DIED AFTER A FALL AT THE FAMILY'S HOME IN 2018. MURDAUGH TELLING HER SONS TO SUE HIM FOR THE INSURANCE MONEY. DID YOU TRUST MR. MURDAUGH? YES. Reporter: THE HOUSEKEEPER'S SON TESTIFYING MURDAUGH OFFERED HER CHILDREN ABOUT $100,000 EACH. THEY HAD NO IDEA HE GOT MORE THAN $4 MILLION FROM HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THEY DIDN'T LEARN OF IT UNTIL AFTER THE MURDERS. HAD HE EVER TOLD YOU THERE WAS AN UMBRELLA POLICY FOR $5 MILLION? NO. DID YOU GIVE HIM PERMISSION TO STEAL YOUR MONEY? NO. Reporter: THE BALLISTICS EXPERT DID TESTIFY THAT OLD SHELL CASINGS FOUND ON THE FAMILY'S PROPERTY MATCHED THE MARKINGS OF THOSE FOUND NEAR MAGGIE'S BODY, SUGGESTING THAT ONE OF THE MISSING MURDER WEAPONS HAD BEEN FIRED ON THE PROPERTY BEFORE. DAVID? EVA PILGRIM TONIGHT, THANK YOU. WHEN WE COME BACK HERE, NEWS COMING IN FROM THE TYRE NICHOLS INVESTIGATION. WHAT WE JUST LEARNED ABOUT ONE OF OFFICERS SEEN ON THAT VIDEO. AND LATER NEWS INVOLVING THE DALLAS ZOO AND THE OWL IN NEW YORK CITY. WE TURN NEXT TO THE NEWS COMING IN FROM THE TYRE NICHOLS INVESTIGATION. ABC NEWS LEARNING THE WHITE OFFICER SEEN USING HIS TASER IN THE INITIAL TRAFFIC STOP HAS BEEN FIRED. HEMPHILL HAD BEEN ON LEAVE. FIVE OTHER FORMER OFFICERS FIRED AND FACING SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGES. A SEVENTH OFFICER SUSPENDED PENDING INVESTIGATION. WHEN WE COME BACK HERE ON THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, NEWS FROM THE DALLAS ZOO, THE DEVELOPMENT FROM POLICE ON THAT FRONT, AND THEN THE OWL IN NEW YORK CITY. TO THE INDEX OF OTHER NEWS, AND POLICE IN DALLAS CHARGED A MAN WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO TAMARIN MONKEYS AND OTHER RECENT CRIMES AT THE DALLAS ZOO. POLICE SAY HE IS THE MAN SEEN ON SURVEILLANCE NEAR THE ENCLOSURE AND HE'S RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING OTHER ENCLOSURES. THE MONKEYS FOUND AT AN ABANDONED CHURCH. HERE IN NEW YORK POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER AN OWL ESCAPED FROM ITS ENCLOSURE AT THE CENTRAL PARK ZOO. THE ZOO SAID THE ENCLOSURE HAD BEEN VANDALIZED. THE BIRD HAS BEEN SPOTTED IN THE CITY ON FIFTH AVENUE AND 60th STREET AND IN CENTRAL PARK. WHEN WE COME BACK HERE, ROBIN ROBERTS IN NEW ZEALAND JUMPING FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. A LESSON ON FEAR TONIGHT. FINALLY TONIGHT, WE SAW ROBIN ROBERTS TAKING THOSE DEEP BREATHS AND THEN HER LEAP OF FAITH. Reporter: TO LIVE MORE AND FEAR LESS."

ChatGPT:

The US Labor Department has released a jobs report showing that the US economy added 199,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate remained at a 50-year low of 3.5%. Job gains were strongest in health care, leisure and hospitality, and retail. The report suggests that the economy remains strong and that the Federal Reserve can continue to raise interest rates to fight inflation. Meanwhile, the trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent lawyer from South Carolina, continues. He is accused of murdering his wife and son, and the defense team has been questioning investigators about the murder weapon. The prosecution has also presented evidence of Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes and his greed. Finally, the news also covers other stories, including the firing of a white police officer in the Tyre Nichols case, a man charged with the disappearance of two tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, and an escaped owl in New York City.

Bard Response 1:

Sure, here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

Bard Response 2:

Here is a summary of the news with the additional text:

Bard Response 3:

Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

The article also discusses the following topics:

The article is well-written and informative. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest news and events.

Prompt: 

Refine the summary above with the additional text: "YES! AH! THAT WAS AMAZING. Reporter: THAT'S THE MOTTO FOR BRAVE SOULS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO VISIT THE HOME OF BUNGEE. THAT WAS INCREDIBLE. JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT FEAR IS IN YOUR MIND, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING. Reporter: INVENTED IN 1988 HERE IN NEW ZEALAND. HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE? Reporter: I HAVE NOT! SO, WHEN IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF BUNGEE, YOU'VE GOT TO TAKE A LEAP. FOR ME, THAT'S THE SKY JUMP IN AUCKLAND, AT THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. ARE YOU READY? Reporter: I'M READY! I'M READY TO LIVE MORE AND FARE LESS. I LOVE TO HEAR IT. Reporter: MY HEART BEAT HEAVY AS WE HEAD UP THE LIFT. HOW ARE YOU WITH HEIGHTS? Reporter: I'M GOOD WITH HEIGHTS, NOT GOOD AT JUMPING OFF OF THEM BUT GOOD WITH HEIGHTS. VENTURING 53 STORIES UP. I'M GOING TO BE AT THE BOTTOM TO CATCH YOU. Reporter: THE SAFETY BRIEFING. I'M GOING TO CHECK YOUR SHOES NOW. LIFT THEM UP FOR ME PLEASE. LOOKING GOOD. I'M GOING TO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR HARNESS NOW. Reporter: THEN IT'S GO TIME. OKAY, THIS IS REAL. OH, MY GOSH. OH, MY GOSH, THIS IS HAPPENING. ROBIN, I'M GONNA DO A COUNTDOWN VERY SHORTLY, OKAY? Reporter: OKAY. HERE SHE COMES IF THREE, TWO, ONE, GO! WHOO! WHOO. Reporter: CONQUERING THIS INCREDIBLE LEAP OF FAITH AT 52 MILES PER HOUR. OH, MY GOSH! OH, MY GOD, I'M DOING IT! IT'S HAPPENING! MIND BLOWN AND ELATED WITH MY FEET FIRMLY PLANTED BACK ON THE GROUND. OH, MY GOSH. HIGH FIVE, ROBIN. WELL DONE. Reporter: OH, MY GOSH. LET'S GET YOU OUT OF HERE. Reporter: OH, MANY I GOSH. THAT WAS LIVING MORE AND FEARING LESS. SAFE FLIGHT HOME, ROBIN, ON A PLANE. GOOD NIGHT. NEW AT 6:00, WE FOLLOW-UP ON CONCERNS ABOUT POSSIBLE SEX G A CATHOLIC SCHOOL. WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO SEEING EVERYBODY. THE OAKLAND ZOO IS BACK OPEN, HERE WHAT A MONTH OF STORM RELATED SHUTDOWNS COST. ANOTHER STORM IS ON THE WAY, I WILL HAVE AN HOUR BY HOUR WEEKEND FORECAST COMING UP. NEWS AT 6:00, STARTING NOW. BUILDING A BETTER BAY AREA, MOVING FORWARD, FINDING SOLUTIONS, THIS IS ABC 7 NEWS. LAW TAKING ACTION FOLLOWING THIS EXCLUSIVE ABOUT YOUNG WOMEN BELIEVED TO BE SEX WORKERS WHO APPEAR TO BE SOLICITING OUTSIDE A GRADE SCHOOL. OAKLAND CITY OFFI CONCERNED AFTER THE VIDEO WE BROUGHT YOU LAST NIGHT. THAT VIDEO WAS SHOT OUTSIDE SAINT ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON EAST 15TH STREET IN OAKLAND. WE ARE HEARING THERE WILL BE MORE PATROLS AND NEW SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS TO KEEP A CLOSER EYE ON THE PROBLEM. STEPHANIE JOINS US WITH THESE NEW DEVELOPMENTS. PARENTS ARE SCARED AND FRUSTRATED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN IN THIS AREA ALONG EAST 15TH STREET. ACTION IS BEING TAKEN AND WE ARE GETTING INSIGHT AS TO WHERE THESE WOMEN ARE COMING FROM AND HOW THEY ARE BEING EXPLOITED. BUT EXPOSED IN PLAIN SIGHT. THESE VIDEOS SHOW CONCERNS OF POSSIBLE PROSTITUTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OUTSIDE OF K-8 GRADE SCHOOL. AS MUCH AS PARENTS TRY TO AVOID IT, IT'S THERE. IT'S HEARTBREAKING. THE CITY OF OAKLAND IS COMMITTING TO TAKING FURTHER ACTION. DISCUSS A NEW ENFORCEMENT PLAN. I WILL STATE FOR THE RECORD THAT WE HAVE GREATER COOPERATION FROM THE FBI."

ChatGPT:

The article begins by discussing the popularity of bungee jumping in New Zealand, where the activity was invented in 1988. A reporter takes a leap off the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, sharing their experience of overcoming fear and living in the moment. The article then shifts to a news segment, reporting on concerns about possible prostitution and human trafficking outside a Catholic school in Oakland, California. The city is taking action to increase patrols and install new surveillance cameras to address the issue. The article ends with a quote from an Oakland city official stating that the FBI is cooperating in efforts to combat human trafficking.

Bard Response 1:

Here is the summary with the additional text:

Bard Response 2:

Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

The article also discusses the following topics:

Bard Response 3:

Here is a summary of the article with the additional text:

OpenAI ChatGPT Analysis

Now its time to "summarize the summaries" and synthesize the resulting summaries into a single final metasummary. Let's start with ChatGPT and copy-paste together all of the one-paragraph summaries it generated above:

Prompt: 

Summarize the news article " This news report covers several developing stories. The first is about a suspected Chinese spy balloon that is believed to be hovering over the US. The Pentagon is tracking the balloon, which is carrying an intelligence bay the size of three buses. The second story is about a dangerous and life-threatening cold moving into the Northeast, with wind-chill readings in Maine expected to reach 60 below zero. The third story is about a deadly assault on an ER doctor riding his mountain bike. The fourth story is about a double murder trial involving Alex Murdaugh. Finally, there is a story about Robin Roberts, who jumped from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere in New Zealand. A large balloon, believed to be a Chinese surveillance vessel, has been flying above the United States for several days, violating US airspace and international law. The balloon is said to be the size of three buses, loaded with high-resolution cameras and equipped with what appears to be solar panels that could power its technology. The Pentagon has considered shooting it down, but the option has been rejected for now due to the potential risks of causing civilian injuries or significant property damage. The balloon is expected to linger above America for a few days, and the current thinking is to wait for it to drift over the Atlantic Ocean before shooting it down over US territorial waters to avoid ground injuries and retrieve the balloon for intelligence exploitation. President Biden has been regularly briefed on the situation, but he chose not to talk about it to avoid inflaming the situation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's planned trip to Beijing has been canceled due to China's unacceptable action. The US has accused China of using a hypersonic missile to test its space capabilities, after China launched a rocket that orbited the Earth and then released an object that returned to Earth at hypersonic speed, evading US detection. The weapon is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and could penetrate missile defences, giving China a significant strategic advantage. The US has called the test destabilising and provocative, saying it threatens peace and security. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries after China shot down a US weather balloon last week. Meanwhile, the US is experiencing a record-breaking cold snap, with 25 million Americans in ten states experiencing wind chills below zero, leading to concerns about hypothermia and power outages. The news report includes several stories, starting with a severe winter storm hitting the Northeast US with heavy snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures. The next story is about an ER doctor who was hit by a car and stabbed by the driver in California, which led to his death. The third story covers a recent incident where two United planes clipped wings at Newark Airport in New Jersey, and the FAA is investigating the matter. The final story reports on the strong jobs report in January 2022, with employers adding 517,000 new jobs, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.4%. President Biden credited his economic plan for the report, and the hiring is widespread, covering nearly every sector of the economy. The US Labor Department has released a jobs report showing that the US economy added 199,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate remained at a 50-year low of 3.5%. Job gains were strongest in health care, leisure and hospitality, and retail. The report suggests that the economy remains strong and that the Federal Reserve can continue to raise interest rates to fight inflation. Meanwhile, the trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent lawyer from South Carolina, continues. He is accused of murdering his wife and son, and the defense team has been questioning investigators about the murder weapon. The prosecution has also presented evidence of Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes and his greed. Finally, the news also covers other stories, including the firing of a white police officer in the Tyre Nichols case, a man charged with the disappearance of two tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, and an escaped owl in New York City. The article begins by discussing the popularity of bungee jumping in New Zealand, where the activity was invented in 1988. A reporter takes a leap off the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, sharing their experience of overcoming fear and living in the moment. The article then shifts to a news segment, reporting on concerns about possible prostitution and human trafficking outside a Catholic school in Oakland, California. The city is taking action to increase patrols and install new surveillance cameras to address the issue. The article ends with a quote from an Oakland city official stating that the FBI is cooperating in efforts to combat human trafficking."

ChatGPT:

The news article covers several developing stories, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon hovering over the US, a dangerous cold front hitting the Northeast, a deadly assault on an ER doctor, a double murder trial involving Alex Murdaugh, and Robin Roberts' bungee jump from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The article also reports on a recent hypersonic missile test by China, the US job market, and other stories, including concerns about human trafficking outside a Catholic school in Oakland, California.

Prompt:

What keywords and categories would you use to describe the article above?

ChatGPT:

Keywords: Chinese spy balloon, US airspace, Pentagon, intelligence, Northeast cold snap, wind chills, hypothermia, power outages, ER doctor, assault, mountain bike, double murder trial, Alex Murdaugh, jobs report, unemployment rate, US economy, interest rates, Tyre Nichols case, tamarin monkeys, escaped owl, bungee jumping, New Zealand, human trafficking, Catholic school, Oakland, surveillance cameras, FBI.

Categories: National security, Weather, Crime, Law, Trials, Economy, Employment, Entertainment, Travel, Human Trafficking, Education.

Prompt:

Create a title for the article above.

ChatGPT:

"Developing Stories: Chinese Spy Balloon, Deadly Cold, Murdaugh Trial, and More"

Prompt:

Make a table with a brief title and summary of the main stories in the article above.

ChatGPT:

Title: Developing Stories in Recent News

Summary:

In a reflection of the inconsistency of LLMs, the above is a list, not a table, so let's have ChatGPT regenerate its response. This time we get a table:

Google Bard Analysis

Now let's repeat the process with Google's Bard. We'll paste together all of the "Draft 1" outputs of Bard, since they tended to be shorter. Unfortunately, despite being shorter than the other two drafts, this still proves to be too much text, so we'll have to split in two and summarize again through iterative refinement. We'll also ask it for a "short summary" this time to ensure shorter responses. In this cast we'll report just Draft 1 from here forward:

Prompt:

Make a short summary of "A Chinese spy balloon was spotted over the United States on January 28, 2023. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. A Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The balloon was first spotted over Alaska on January 28, 2023, and it flew over the Canadian Rockies and into the United States. It was tracked by the Pentagon and eventually shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, including high-resolution cameras, radar, and satellite communications equipment. The Pentagon believes that the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The United States has said that the incident was a "serious violation" of international law. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The Pentagon has said that it is reviewing its air defense procedures. "

Bard Draft 1:

Sure, here's a shorter summary:

Prompt:

Refine the short summary above with the additional text "A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. In addition to the above, the article also discusses the following: The cold weather in the Northeast United States, which is causing power outages and other problems. The possibility of the United States military shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in the future. The Chinese government's reaction to the incident. A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the United States and China, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system. The balloon was able to travel over the United States for several days before being shot down, and it is unclear how the United States will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. In addition to the above, the article also discusses the following: A dangerous cold snap that is gripping the eastern United States. The cold snap is causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The cold snap is also causing concerns about hypothermia and frostbite. A doctor was struck by a car and stabbed to death while riding his bike on the Pacific Coast Highway. The suspect, Vanroy Smith, has been arrested and charged with murder and the use of a deadly weapon. Two passenger jets clipped wings at Newark Airport, but no passengers were injured. The cause of the incident is under investigation. The US economy added 517,000 new jobs in January, beating expectations and bringing the unemployment rate to 3.4%, the lowest in 54 years. President Biden celebrated the news, saying that his economic plan is working. The article concludes by saying that the strong job growth complicates efforts by the Federal Reserve to move forward with interest rate hikes. The professional jobs market held strong in January, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.4%, the lowest rate since 1969. The Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates to combat inflation. The Alex Murdaugh trial continued, with the defense team pressing investigators on the murder weapon. The judge in the Alex Murdaugh trial ruled that the jury will hear evidence of Murdaugh's financial crimes at work and about his greed at home. The long-time house keeper for Alex Murdaugh died after a fall at the family's home in 2018. Murdaugh's sons sued him for the insurance money. Tyre Nichols, a white officer seen using his taser in the initial traffic stop, has been fired. Five other former officers have been fired and are facing second-degree murder charges. A seventh officer is suspended pending investigation. A man has been charged with the disappearance of two tamarind monkeys and other recent crimes at the Dallas Zoo."

Bard Draft 1:

Sure, here is a refined summary:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system.

The cold weather in the Northeast United States is causing power outages and other problems. The possibility of the United States military shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in the future is also discussed.

The article also discusses the following:

Prompt:

Refine the short summary above with the additional text "Police say he is the man seen on surveillance near the enclosure and is responsible for cutting other enclosures. The monkeys were found at an abandoned church. An owl escaped from its enclosure at the Central Park Zoo. The zoo said the enclosure had been vandalized. The bird has been spotted in the city on Fifth Avenue and 60th Street and in Central Park. Robin Roberts jumped from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The article also discusses a lesson on fear tonight. Robin Roberts jumped from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. She said she wanted to teach people about fear. The Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment. The Pentagon believes the balloon was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The cold snap that is gripping the eastern United States is causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The professional jobs that are holding strong despite the layoffs at major tech companies are in the sectors of healthcare, government, and education. The Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates to combat inflation. The Fed is concerned that the strong job growth could lead to higher inflation. The Alex Murdaugh trial continued. The defense team pressed investigators on the murder weapon. The Tyre Nichols investigation continued. Five former officers have been fired and are facing second-degree murder charges. A seventh officer is suspended pending investigation. Police in Dallas charged a man with the disappearance of two tamarin monkeys and other recent crimes at the Dallas Zoo. Police say he is the man seen on surveillance near the enclosure and he is responsible for cutting other enclosures. The monkeys were found at an abandoned church. Police in New York are investigating after an owl escaped from its enclosure at the Central Park Zoo. The zoo said the enclosure had been vandalized. The bird has been spotted in the city on Fifth Avenue and 60th Street and in Central Park. The tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, is where Robin Roberts jumped off of. The Oakland Zoo is reopening after being closed for a month due to storm-related damage. The Oakland City Council is concerned about the safety of children after a video surfaced of young women believed to be sex workers soliciting outside a grade school. The Oakland City Council is taking action to address the issue, including increased patrols and new surveillance cameras."

Bard Draft 1:

Sure, here is a refined summary:

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4, 2023, after it was tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, and it is unclear how China will respond. The Chinese government has denied any wrongdoing, and it has accused the United States of overreacting. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the United States' air defense system.

The cold weather in the Northeast United States is causing power outages and other problems. The possibility of the United States military shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in the future is also discussed.

The article also discusses the following:

The summary is refined by:

Prompt:

Make a concise paragraph-long summary of the summary above.

Bard Draft 1:

A Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean after being tracked by the Pentagon for several days. The balloon was carrying a payload of surveillance equipment, and the Pentagon believes it was on a mission to gather intelligence on the United States. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, and it is unclear how China will respond.

Prompt:

What keywords and categories would you use to describe the article above.

Bard Draft 1:

The keywords and categories I would use to describe the article above are:

Prompt:

Create a title for the article above.

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A good title for the article above could be:

Prompt:

Make a table with a brief title and summary of the main stories in the article above.

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Table Comparison

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