Cohere: Command R7B (12-2024)

🎨 THE ARTIST SPEAKS (UNDER OATH)

we showed the model its own drawing and asked what it sees. it said, in its defense:

“I see an abstract, geometric composition set against a light gray background. The image appears to be constructed from simple shapes and bold colors. Key elements I notice: - **Left side:** A large gray quadrilateral/parallelogram shape with a big black circle overlapping it (the circle has a subtle gray ring around it and a small vertical mark in the center). - **Right side/center:** A cluster of more colorful and complex shapes including: - A yellow/gold circle - Orange triangular and curved forms - A white rounded shape near the top - Two black circles side-by-side (almost like eyes) - Various black and brown angular polygons and triangles arranged below, extending toward the bottom edge The overall effect is somewhat reminiscent of a stylized, fragmented figure or creature—the white and black shapes could read as a head with eyes, while the angular forms below might suggest a body or limbs. It has a cubist or abstract collage quality to it, with overlapping geometric forms creating an ambiguous, interpretive image. What were you intending to create with this? I'd be curious to hear what it was meant to represent.”

* the artist could not look. a colleague described it.