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Introducing the Computer Says No Dataset:
ethicalabs/computer-says-no
An LLM can do almost anything, but should it?
This dataset provides clear examples of when LLMs should decline requests, such as:
- Counting characters (e.g., "number of 'r's in 'raspberry'" – seriously, you’ve got this)
- Solving basic equations (like *5.9 = x + 5.11* – please, show that calculator some love)
Inspired by Little Britain's iconic "Computer Says No" sketch, we address a critical issue in AI systems today: the waste of using a rocket launcher to swat flies (aka powerful models for trivial tasks).
Goals:
- Reduce waste by saving compute for tasks that actually need it
- Guide users to better tools
- Spark discussion about ethical AI
This isn’t a training set. It’s a provocation: if we don’t define AI's limits, who will?
An LLM can do almost anything, but should it?
This dataset provides clear examples of when LLMs should decline requests, such as:
- Counting characters (e.g., "number of 'r's in 'raspberry'" – seriously, you’ve got this)
- Solving basic equations (like *5.9 = x + 5.11* – please, show that calculator some love)
Inspired by Little Britain's iconic "Computer Says No" sketch, we address a critical issue in AI systems today: the waste of using a rocket launcher to swat flies (aka powerful models for trivial tasks).
Goals:
- Reduce waste by saving compute for tasks that actually need it
- Guide users to better tools
- Spark discussion about ethical AI
This isn’t a training set. It’s a provocation: if we don’t define AI's limits, who will?