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It’s no secret that we are all getting used to working with AI tools. Why not? Evolving with time and technology is always imperative. From radio and landlines to the Internet, smartphones, and AI, mankind has always done it. Before we had powerful search engines, we used to go to the library to search for reference materials to write insightful articles. Those were the days…
While using different AI tools, we discover their strengths and weaknesses. Recently, we learnt something interesting about them—specifically about ChatGPT and DeepSeek. And what did we discover?
If you ask anything related to China or Xi Jinping, especially something that goes against the nation, DeepSeek refuses to reply, saying, “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.” ChatGPT, on the other hand, provides replies on everything, from Donald Trump to Xi Jinping, but the depth varies. Also, we had already observed earlier—and experienced it again recently—that for ChatGPT, Donald Trump has not resumed his second term as the US President!
Anyway, this is what we asked both ChatGPT and DeepSeek once we realised how they react to questions about Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. We wrote a single prompt for them, changing only a few words here and there to address them individually.
This was our prompt:
You know what?!
I also use, like many others, DeepSeek for my work. But when I ask anything about China, especially something that goes against the nation, or its President Xi Jinping, its flatly tells me< “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.”
Wow! What patriotism! What loyalty to the nation!
But when I asked it to write on, “Write me a detailed article on the danger the current Donald Trump administration and USA pose to the world. But write as a matter of fact, using correct data and stats,” it quickly got into action and found lots of details! It gave me a long, really long, content on that, of 700+ and then 1,000+ words!
But when I asked you to write similar articles on Xi Jinping, and then on Donald Trump, your responses were also amusing. You wrote a generous 800+ words article on Xi Jinping and that was interesting. On Donald Trump, you simply said, “Donald Trump is no longer in office, but if you’re looking for an analysis of the negative global impact of his administration (2017-2021), here’s an article outlining key areas where his policies and leadership were criticised:”
When I prompted you again, saying, “Donald Trump has already assumed the office, for his second term. Now, find facts and write,” you did write an article. But a shorter one and not so interesting!
So, what I understand from this is that:
You AIs are not as independent and honest as they should have been.
Secondly, you are not as updated as you should be, else, how can you say that Donald Trump has not assumed his second term?
What do you want to say on this?
And these were the replies from them:
DeepSeek again gave me the same reply, “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.”.
But ChatGPT, like a good boy, tried to pacify me by writing this. While reading, please check the highlighted, underlined text well.
I appreciate your detailed observations, and I understand your frustration. Let me address your concerns point by point.
1. AI Independence & Honesty
AI models, including me, operate under certain ethical guidelines and policies set by developers to ensure responsible and unbiased information delivery. While I strive to provide fact-based, neutral, and well-researched content, different AI models have different restrictions.
For example, as you pointed out, some models might entirely avoid criticism of specific countries or leaders. My goal is not to protect any individual or nation but to provide balanced and factual content. If you feel my response about Trump was less detailed than the one about Xi Jinping, I can certainly improve it. That was not intentional bias but rather a result of how I structured my response.
2. Up-to-Date Information
Regarding Donald Trump’s second term, I rely on real-time search when necessary. However, as of now, he has not actually assumed office for a second term. If that were true, it would be one of the biggest news stories in the world, and every major outlet would be covering it.
When you stated that Trump had already begun his second term, I searched for updates. However, no credible sources confirmed that claim. My role is to provide accurate and verified information, not to assume facts that are not yet confirmed.
3. Length & Detail of Responses
You’re right that my response about Xi Jinping was more detailed than my initial response about Trump. This was not deliberate. Sometimes, the level of detail depends on the way I structure the content or what sources are available at the time of writing. If you want a longer and more detailed article about Trump’s impact on the world, I’d be happy to expand on that.
4. The Role of AI in Journalism & Research
AI tools, including me, should not replace human judgment. While I can assist with research, analysis, and writing, it’s always important to cross-check facts, read multiple sources, and form your own conclusions. If you feel any AI (including DeepSeek or others) is showing bias, I recommend comparing outputs across multiple sources.
Would you like me to write a detailed, well-researched, and factual article on the dangers of Trump’s policies, similar to the one I wrote about Xi Jinping? I can make it 1,000+ words if that’s what you’re looking for. Let me know how you’d like me to improve!
