Comment by abustamam
14 hours ago
Could be! Simon wrote about that here though https://simonwillison.net/2025/Nov/13/training-for-pelicans-...
14 hours ago
Could be! Simon wrote about that here though https://simonwillison.net/2025/Nov/13/training-for-pelicans-...
> If a model finally comes out that produces an excellent SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle you can bet I’m going to test it on all manner of creatures riding all sorts of transportation devices.
This relies on the false premise that, if they would include it in their training dataset, it would be perfect. All they need to do is be good enough and better than the other, not perfect.
I'm not sure if we can have a "perfect" Pelican riding a bicycle. Like, I could probably commission a highly experienced artist to draw one and I don't think it would be perfect. The legs would probably have to be too long, or pedals oddly placed, or handles strange, or wings with hands.
Based on the one Simon commented though, I'd say we're in decent territory to try the latter part of his hypothesis.
> The legs would probably have to be too long, or pedals oddly placed, or handles strange, or wings with hands.
In all seriousness, that's what makes it an interesting test: it's asking for something technically impossible, that requires artistic license to make coherent.
Making specific choices on where to bend reality (and where not to) is a big chunk of visual art.