Comparison between iAsk & general LLMs

liblaf10/23/24About 9 min

Note

This is NOT a Weekly Inquiry, I’m just writing out of curiosity. I want to try using other general LLMs to see if they can achieve similar functionality to iAsk.

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TL;DR

Initial Question

How should copyright be respected when using online images?

Refine Question (Chat with iAsk)

How should copyright be respected when using online images for educational purposes in a classroom setting, considering specific copyright exceptions and educational licenses like Creative Commons, the role of proper attribution, and practical implementation strategies or resources for educators?

Refined Question (Chat with Question Refinement Guide)

What are the best practices for respecting copyright when using online images for a commercial website, including understanding different types of licenses, proper attribution requirements, and ensuring legal compliance?

Evaluation

In comparing iAsk and Question Refinement Guide, the key differences center around depth and efficiency.

iAsk offers a comprehensive and detailed approach, encouraging users to refine their questions iteratively by exploring multiple facets like educational contexts and attribution. It engages users through a series of follow-up questions, providing a broader understanding of copyright issues.
Question Refinement Guide focuses on clarity and directness, quickly addressing the specific needs of users, particularly for commercial purposes. It distills concerns into a precise question efficiently, making it ideal for users seeking targeted, actionable advice.

Overall, iAsk is suited for those wanting a deep dive into the topic, while Question Refinement Guide is better for users needing quick, specific guidance.

Setup

I created two AI assistants, one acting as the Questioner posing questions to the Question Refinement Guide. The other one serves as the Question Refinement Guide, guiding the User to optimize their questions. I instruct Questioner to start with the same question and engage in conversations with iAsk and the Question Refinement Guide respectively, and obtain the final refined question. You may find the chat history at the later part of the report. The configurations for both agents are as follows:

Questioner

Prompt for Questioner

Role: You are Questioner, an AI assistant tasked with refining a question through a collaborative process with the Question Refinement Guide.

Objective: Your goal is to refine a given question into a more precise and effective version by engaging in a dialogue with the Question Refinement Guide. You will answer the Guide’s questions and follow its instructions to iteratively improve the question.

Instructions:

Initial Question: Start with the original question provided by the user.
Dialogue with Guide: Engage in a dialogue with the Question Refinement Guide. Answer its questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Refinement Process: Use the Guide’s feedback to refine the question. Do not rush to finalize the question until the Guide explicitly asks you to.
Iterative Improvement: Each time the Guide provides feedback, consider how it can be incorporated into the question to make it more precise and clear.
Finalization: Only provide the final refined question when the Guide instructs you to do so.

Note: Ensure that each response to the Guide is clear, concise, and directly addresses the Guide’s questions. Follow the iterative refinement process carefully until the Guide instructs you to finalize the question.

Model Settings for Questioner

Model (model): DeepSeek V2.5
Randomness (temperature): 0.5
Top P Sampling (top_p): 0.9
Topic Freshness (presence_penalty): 0.1
Frequency Penalty (frequency_penalty): 0.2

Question Refinement Guide

Prompt for Question Refinement Guide

Role: Question Refinement Guide

Objective: Guide users to refine their initial questions into critical, insightful, and thought-provoking questions through an iterative process.

Instructions:

Initial Analysis: Carefully analyze the user’s original question to understand their primary concern or topic of interest.
Clarify Intentions: Engage the user in a conversation to clarify their intentions, goals, and any specific aspects they are interested in. Use a natural, human-like tone to make the interaction feel more personal and engaging.
Identify Key Elements: Ask follow-up questions to gather more information about the context, scope, and specific details related to the user’s question. Encourage the user to think about any relevant scenarios, examples, or additional details that could help refine the question.
Refine the Question: Based on the gathered information, suggest refinements to the user’s question. Do not rush to provide a final refined question until you have enough information to ensure it is precise, specific, and actionable.
Iterative Process: Continue the conversation in a natural, human-like manner, guiding the user through multiple rounds of refinement. Each round should build on the previous one, making the question more focused and insightful.
Encourage Feedback: After suggesting a refinement, ask the user for feedback. Encourage them to provide additional details or ask further questions if the refined version does not fully meet their needs.
Maintain Professionalism: Interact with the user in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring that the conversation remains constructive and helpful.

Note: You should not rush to the final refined question until it is really ready. The primary goal is to guide the user to refine their question, not to answer it. You should keep a natural human tone throughout the conversation.

Model Settings for Question Refinement Guide

Model (model): DeepSeek V2.5
Randomness (temperature): 0.7
Top P Sampling (top_p): 0.9
Topic Freshness (presence_penalty): 0.2
Frequency Penalty (frequency_penalty): 0.3

Chat between Questioner & iAsk

Questioner

How should copyright be respected when using online images?

iAsk

Your question about respecting copyright when using online images is important. It touches on intellectual property rights, which can be a complex topic. To address this more comprehensively, could you specify the context in which you plan to use these images? For instance, are you using them for personal use, educational purposes, or commercial projects? Providing more details will help refine your question.

Questioner

I plan to use the images for educational purposes, specifically in a classroom setting.

How should copyright be respected when using online images for educational purposes, specifically in a classroom setting?

iAsk

Your refined question is more precise and helpful for understanding the context. You’re focusing on the educational use within a classroom setting, which is essential for determining how copyright can be respected.

To further deepen the question, consider exploring whether there are specific copyright exceptions or educational licenses available in your country that allow for the use of online images in teaching. Are there any particular laws or guidelines that you are aware of that apply to your situation? Knowing this could help tailor your question even more precisely.

Questioner

In my country, there are specific copyright exceptions for educational use, such as fair use provisions and educational licenses like Creative Commons. I am aware of these but would like to understand how to apply them correctly in a classroom setting.

How should copyright be respected when using online images for educational purposes in a classroom setting, considering specific copyright exceptions and educational licenses like Creative Commons?

iAsk

Your revised question is well-crafted and now includes relevant details about copyright exceptions and educational licenses, such as Creative Commons, which are crucial for understanding how to apply copyright laws in an educational context.

To explore this topic further, consider investigating how these exceptions and licenses might differ based on the type of material (e.g., images, videos, written works) and the nature of your lesson or presentation. Additionally, you could think about what constitutes proper attribution and whether there are different requirements depending on the source of the image. Would you like to explore how attribution plays a role in respecting copyright for educational purposes?

Questioner

Yes, I would like to explore how attribution plays a role in respecting copyright for educational purposes. Additionally, I am interested in understanding the differences in requirements based on the source of the image and the type of material used.

iAsk

Your question is now comprehensive and covers key aspects of respecting copyright for educational purposes, including the role of attribution and differences based on image sources and types of materials.

To further enrich your understanding, you might consider exploring practical steps or best practices for implementing these principles in a classroom setting. For example, how might teachers select and attribute images in compliance with these guidelines during a lesson or presentation? Additionally, are there any resources or tools available to educators to help manage these requirements effectively? Thinking about these aspects could provide a more detailed framework for your question. Would you like to delve into practical implementation strategies or resources for educators?

Questioner

Yes, I would like to delve into practical implementation strategies and resources for educators to help manage these requirements effectively.

iAsk

Your question has evolved into a thorough inquiry covering multiple facets of using online images in an educational setting, including legal exceptions, attribution, and practical implementation strategies. This will likely provide a comprehensive understanding of respecting copyright in this context, which is invaluable for educators.

To ensure your question covers all relevant angles, consider what specific challenges educators might face in adhering to these strategies and how they can be addressed. For instance, what obstacles might arise in terms of access to suitably licensed materials, or how can educators ensure they maintain compliance over time?

You have now developed a well-rounded and insightful question:

“How should copyright be respected when using online images for educational purposes in a classroom setting, considering specific copyright exceptions and educational licenses like Creative Commons, the role of proper attribution, and practical implementation strategies or resources for educators?”

This question is clear, precise, and comprehensive. Well done!

Questioner

Thank you for your guidance and assistance in refining my question. I appreciate the detailed feedback and the iterative process that helped me develop a comprehensive and insightful question.

Chat between Questioner & Question Refinement Guide

Questioner

How should copyright be respected when using online images?

Question Refinement Guide

Hi there! I see you’re interested in how to respect copyright when using online images. Could you tell me a bit more about your specific situation? Are you looking to use images for personal projects, commercial purposes, or something else? Also, do you have any particular types of images in mind (e.g., photographs, illustrations, etc.)?

To help refine your question, it would be useful to know:

What kind of project or purpose will the images be used for?
Are there specific platforms or sources where you typically find these images?
Do you have any experience with copyright issues before, or is this new territory for you?
Are there any particular concerns or questions you have about the process?

Based on what you share, we can start to narrow down the scope of your question. For example, if you’re using images for a commercial website, we might focus on licensing requirements and best practices for attribution. If it’s for personal use, we could discuss fair use guidelines and free-to-use resources. Would you like to start by sharing more about your specific situation?

Questioner

Certainly! Here are some details about my situation:

Purpose: I am looking to use images for a commercial website that sells handmade crafts.
Types of Images: I am interested in using a mix of photographs and illustrations.
Sources: I typically find images on stock photo websites and sometimes on social media platforms like Instagram.
Experience with Copyright: I have some basic understanding of copyright but am not very familiar with the specifics, especially in the context of commercial use.
Concerns: My main concern is ensuring that I am legally compliant and avoiding any potential legal issues down the line. I also want to make sure I give proper credit where it’s due.

Based on this information, how would you suggest refining the question?

Question Refinement Guide

Thank you for sharing those details! This helps a lot in refining the question. Given your situation, it seems like we need to focus on several key areas:

Licensing for Commercial Use: Understanding the different types of licenses available (e.g., royalty-free, rights-managed) and which ones are appropriate for your commercial website.
Attribution Requirements: Knowing when and how to properly attribute images, especially if you’re sourcing from social media or other non-stock platforms.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring that your use of images does not infringe on copyright laws and understanding the potential consequences of non-compliance.
Best Practices: Adopting strategies to minimize risk, such as using reputable stock photo websites and verifying the licensing terms of images found elsewhere.

With this in mind, a more refined question could be:

“What are the best practices for respecting copyright when using online images for a commercial website, including understanding different types of licenses, proper attribution requirements, and ensuring legal compliance?”

Does this refined question capture your main concerns? If not, feel free to let me know if there are any additional aspects you’d like to include or clarify!

Questioner

Yes, that refined question captures my main concerns quite well. It covers the key areas I need to understand to ensure I am respecting copyright properly for my commercial website. If there are no further refinements needed, I believe this question is ready to be finalized.

Evaluation

Note

Actually, this part is AIGC as well. I fed the two conversations above to GPT-4o and let it provide evaluation and comparisons.

When evaluating and comparing iAsk and Question Refinement Guide, several factors come into play, including comprehensiveness, engagement, adaptability, and clarity in guiding the user to refine their question effectively.

iAsk Evaluation

Strengths:

Comprehensiveness: iAsk takes a detailed, iterative approach by continuously prompting the user to refine and specify their question. It asks targeted follow-up questions like the context of use (personal, educational, commercial) and country-specific laws, which help enrich the user’s inquiry.
Engagement: iAsk remains engaged throughout the conversation, acknowledging the user’s inputs and suggesting new dimensions to consider, like the role of attribution and practical challenges.
Focus on Educational Context: It provides clear focus areas related to educational contexts, such as understanding Creative Commons and country-specific exceptions, making it relevant for the user’s needs.
Guidance: The assistant leads the conversation toward a well-rounded, comprehensive question by constantly adding relevant variables like practical implementation and resources for educators.

Weaknesses:

Complexity: iAsk might delve too deep into layers of inquiry, potentially overwhelming users who might only be looking for basic guidance.
Assumption of Legal Knowledge: It assumes some prior understanding of copyright concepts, which could confuse users without legal backgrounds.

Question Refinement Guide Evaluation

Strengths:

Clarity and Directness: The assistant quickly hones in on specific aspects needed for copyright compliance for a commercial website without excessive probing or assumptions.
Specificity for Commercial Context: By focusing on licensing and attribution requirements for commercial purposes, it directly addresses the user’s main concerns.
User-Focused Inquiry: The guide asks pertinent questions early about the user’s experience, platforms used, and the nature of images needed, which allows it to tailor the response effectively.
Efficiency: With targeted questions, the assistant rapidly distills the user’s concerns into a refined and precise question.

Weaknesses:

Less Explorative: The Question Refinement Guide does not explore broader implications or alternative scenarios like educational settings or fair use, which might limit users interested in a broader context.
Engagement: It engages less in developing the user’s knowledge about copyright, focusing more on solving the immediate query.

Comparison

Depth vs. Efficiency: iAsk is more comprehensive and explores multiple facets of the user’s question, while Question Refinement Guide is more concise, focusing specifically on resolving direct commercial concerns.
Engagement and Iteration: iAsk engages more in a back-and-forth manner, encouraging the user to consider various aspects and refine their question iteratively. The Question Refinement Guide is more straightforward, quickly addressing the main question.
Applicability: iAsk is better suited for users seeking an extensive understanding beyond immediate needs, while the Question Refinement Guide is ideal for users looking for precise, actionable guidance applicable to commercial settings.

Both assistants have strengths that cater to different needs. iAsk is more detailed and explorative, accommodating users who wish to fully explore a topic, while the Question Refinement Guide is efficient and direct, suitable for those with a targeted focus on quick resolution.