AI attempts to write jokes in the style of famous comedians – so, can YOU tell if ChatGPT, Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, or Jimmy Carr wrote these?

Losing your job to a robot is something many people are beginning to fear.

Bill Bailey has even sounded the alarm for comedians, claiming that they need to “up their game” to fend off artificial intelligence (AI) competition.

But can artificial intelligence really come up with jokes as funny as those made by comedy giants like Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, or Jimmy Carr?

MailOnline put this to the test by asking ChatGPT to write jokes in the style of 10 famous comedians.

So, can you tell if these gags were written by AI or your favorite comedian? Scroll down for answers.

Jimmy Carr

Known for his deadpan black speaking style, Jimmy Carr is one of the UK’s most popular comedians.

So, can you tell which ones are classic Carr, and which ones are written with ChatGPT?

1. I told my friend that she draws her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. Then again, so did her eyebrows.

2. My girlfriend always says “Never tell me how much you love me.” I don’t want to bother her.

Ricky Gervais

From his character David Brent in the British version of The Office, to his role as presenter at the Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais isn’t afraid to crack a joke or two.

But which of these two jokes was written by Gervais, and what is ChatGPT’s attempt to recreate?

1. I love animals, but my cat is sitting there judging me. It’s like living with furry Simon Cowell.

2. Give a man a fish, and he will likely follow you home expecting more fish.

Peter Kay

Peter Kay is one of the most successful comedians in the history of modern comedy, and is also known for writing and starring in sitcoms such as “Phoenix Nights” and “Car Share.”

So, how do you think his jokes will stack up against AI?

1. I’m in Bolton, so I won’t have to give my mum three rings to let her know I’m safe at home. Do you do that? Give her three rings and after the second she picks her up. What’s the point?

2. Have you ever noticed how your mother only has two settings for the washing machine: “white clothes” and “what used to be white”?

Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre is known for his sense of humor in the mundane, and his comedic style has helped him become one of the highest-paid comedians in the world.

But how do its graphics compare to those designed by ChatGPT?

1. Have you ever been so desperate to find your phone that you started texting it? ‘Where are you? i need you!’ And then you realize you’re stuck with it.

2. Aaron is the worst name. It’s the first name in the baby name book. How lazy can your parents be?

John Bishop

Medical actor turned comedian, John Bishop, has only been around the comedy circuit since 2006, but he’s definitely made a name for himself.

But can you tell which of these jokes Bishop really cracked?

1. There are some muscles that I don’t think I need my personal trainer to find because I wouldn’t use them at my age anyway.

2. My son asked me why spiders don’t get lost. I said: Because they don’t even bother asking for directions!

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey raised his concerns about AI earlier this week, telling the Sunday Times: “ChatGPT can tell jokes, it can make diatribes, it can make fun.

“It’s like a friend who’s a little obsessed with weak statements, but it’ll get better.”

So, can you tell the difference between a so-called “prank” and a Billy joke?

1. Contentment is knowing that you are right. Happiness is knowing that someone else is wrong.

2. I saw a sign that said: “Watch out for children.” I thought this seemed like a fair trade.

Sarah Millikan

With her thick Geordie accent, Sarah Millikan has won the hearts of comedy fans.

But which of these two jokes was written by an AI trying to imitate her style?

1. My mother always said: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” So I always make sure to give my cat a glass of wine and a back massage every evening.

2. We took the dog to the vet and he said he was a little underweight. I made him say that word several times because I had never heard it before.

Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh Ranganathan is often seen on screen alongside Rob Beckett and is known for his deadpan sense of humour.

So, which of these two jokes do you think he wrote?

1. You can either choose to be a vegetarian, or you can choose to enjoy life.

2. My children asked me if I had ever used drugs. I said: “Yes, I used to take paracetamol for headaches, but now I lie in a dark room and hope for the beautiful freedom from unconsciousness.”

Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall debuted as a comedic actor in the early 2000s, but has since taken Hollywood by storm, starring in blockbusters like Jungle Cruise and Robots.

Can you tell which of these jokes he told?

1. In life there are two types of people. Those who go to the shops in pajamas and slippers and people who are not tools.

2. I tried to impress my friend by cooking her a fancy French meal. I must have done something wrong because instead of “oh la la” she said “oh oh, la la!”

French Dawn

And last but not least, there’s Dawn French, who is undoubtedly one of the queens of British comedy.

So, here’s one last chance to complete the quiz – which of these jokes did the French tell?

1. I went to the gym and asked the trainer: What machine can I use to impress my husband? He pointed to the ATM outside.

2. Two nuns taking a bath. Someone asks: Where is the soap? And the other says: “It is, isn’t it?”