The House of Representatives member for Aba North/South Federal Constituency (APGA), Honourable Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, who assaulted a Uber driver, Stephen Abuwatseya on Tuesday tendered a public apology following the incident which happened on Sunday.
A check run by ASHENEWS revealed that less than 30 per cent of the public apology was written by human with about 70 per cent was AI/GPT generated.
ASHENEWS placed the full note of the public apology on two AI dectectors known for a certain degree accuracy in checking for AI/GPT generated write ups and articles. The detectors are Quillbot and ZeroGPT.
Zero GPT is said to be a simple and credible Open AI and Gemini detector tool for free, “Our AI detection model includes several components that analyze text to determine its origin and if it was written by AI. We use a multi-stage methodology designed to optimize accuracy while minimizing false positives and negatives.
“From the macro level to the micro one, this is how DeepAnalyse™ Technology works. Our model specializes in identifying AI generated content like Chat GPT, GPT 3, GPT 4, Gemini, LLaMa models”, quotation from the site read.
Quillbot on its website stated, “We don’t just identify text generated with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. We also analyze text refined with paraphrasers or grammar checkers—including our own.”
On ZeroGPT, the text of the public apology showed that 78.74 per cent of the text of the public apology was AI/GPT generated.
Quillbot on its part showed that 86 per cent of the text was AI generated while 14 per cent was human written.
Though there have been arguments that these AI/GPT detectors are not very accurate but there have been several tests that they can detect AI/GPT generated texts.
The text of Rep Alexander Ikwechegh’s apology message reads:
Point of Personal Explanation by Rep. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh
House of Representatives | Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Rt. Honourable Speaker, Honorable Members, I rise on a Point of Personal Explanation to address an incident that took place on Sunday, October 27, involving myself and Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing cab driver.
What began as a misunderstanding regrettably escalated into actions and remarks that I deeply regret and which do not reflect the values I hold dear nor those I aim to embody as a Member of this esteemed House. I take full responsibility for my words and actions in that moment, recognizing the distress this exchange has caused Citizen Abuwatseya, his family, and the public.
As a public servant, I am acutely aware of the weight of my role and the impact my words and actions can have on others. Since the incident, Citizen Abuwatseya and I have engaged in alternative dispute resolution methods, and I am pleased to report that we have reached a respectful and constructive resolution which I am committed to following through.
Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt apologies to the Inspector General of Police for any unintended disparagement my remarks may have caused to his person, his office, and the institution he represents. I regret any discomfort my words may have generated and reaffirm my respect for the Nigerian Police Force and the Inspector General’s dedication to maintaining law and order.
Additionally, I apologize to the leadership and members of this House and the National Assembly as a whole for any deficit in goodwill this incident may have caused. I recognize that my actions reflect not only on myself but also on this esteemed institution and the public’s trust in us as representatives.
This incident has been a humbling reminder of the necessity for restraint and self-control, especially in difficult circumstances. I am committed to using this experience as an opportunity for growth, both as a citizen and as a more empathetic representative of the people.
This experience is particularly disheartening for me, given my recent work in constituency engagement and my efforts to drive positive change in areas like health, agriculture, education, and economic empowerment. It serves as a reminder that as public officeholders, we are held to higher standards of conduct and rhetoric, even under provocation.
Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, I remain committed to learning from this experience and to growing into a better citizen and a more responsible representative. I thank you for allowing me to address this matter and for your understanding as I work to rebuild the public’s trust in my commitment to serve with integrity and humility.
Signed,
Rep. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh
