Ask HN: Why is somebody using an AI to talk to me on Facebook?
Chat transcript follows. I'm Aleksey, she's "Katerina".
Wed 3:14 AM
Katerina:
Hello Aleksey
Thu 12:05 PM
Aleksey:
Hello Katerina
You can now call each other and see information like Active Status and when you've read messages.
Thu 2:56 PM
Katerina:
Hello good morning, i hope you're doing well to day
Nice to meet you here!!
Fri 1:35 AM
Katerina:
where are you from? dear
Fri 10:36 AM
Aleksey:
I am from Kiev. I live in Texas right now with my wife and daughter. How about you?
We have 3 mutual friends on Facebook (REDACTED, REDACTED and REDACTED). Are they Facebook friends for you or do you know them in real life?
Fri 1:58 PM
Katerina:
Hope you had a beaut full morning!
Katerina replied
Great to hear that dear, I'am Katerina Zervas orginal from Athens, Greece
but i live in Miami.
Katerina replied
cool! I don't know them in real life they are just Facebook friends But it's great that you're connected with them!"
Fri 5:45 PM
Aleksey:
Okay I understand that my first name is Greek . Is that true? It’s a popular name in Russia.
Katrina:
Edited
Wow, that is a great observation! Many Greek names have been adopted by other cultures. I think Russia is one of them. The name may have a rich history with Greek origins, but it is also a beloved name in Russia and other countries."
[Notice the orphan end double quote. And the message was edited. I didn't see the original. --Aleksey]
Katerina:
How old is your daughter?
Aleksey:
What’s the greek version?
Katerina:
The Greek version of Katerina is Αικατερίνη (Aikaterini)
Do you speak Greek or have any favorite Greek traditions?
12:03 AM
Aleksey:
There is a rolling rain
[Intentional non-sequitur and nonsense to check if I am talking to an AI.]
Katerina:
Oh I love the smell of rain!It's like the earth is giving itself a big hug
Do you have a favorite thing to do when it's raining, For me, I like to listen to music.
Aleksey:
Wonderful! I like to fangle and to make staple soup.
Katerina:
Edited
What do you mean? fangle
12:58 AM
Aleksey sent
It must have been a typo. I apologize.
I have a flat keyboard on my computer
Katerina:
No apology needed, friend! We all make mistakes sometimes.
Aleksey:
Thank you!
Katerina:
You're welcome!
I am sorry to ask so many questions about your family may be you don't like
Aleksey:
А вы говорите по-русски?
[This is "do you speak Russian?" in Russian]
Katerina replied to Aleksey
Edited
A little
[I saw the original reply, before the edit. It was:
A little" in Russian
]
Katerina:
why?
Katerina:
How many language do you speek ?
2:26 AM
Katerina:
I need some rest Dear. Goodnight Sweet dreams
Aleksey:
Good night!