In the first of a series looking at how the bots at ‘Talk to Transformer’ can create reams of articles about any topic by using machine learning and what other websites have said, I’ve tasked it with the simple phrase ‘The latest Toyota‘ and let it run away with that… I’ve clicked for three different outcomes, to see how it handled that particular term.

Here’s what it wrote (remember, it’s not me, and so the facts in this should not be relied on!)

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1. The latest Toyota Prius Hybrid is ready to show off a stunning video of its incredible power-to-weight ratio in a new twist that’s sure to please drivers in all kinds of situations: it’s on its tail with the engine up and the hybrid in neutral. We see it rolling in front of a small group of people and then on its back, the hybrid is about to take off and it has no brakes for a smooth, safe ride.

   “It’s about as smooth as it gets,” says the Prius Hybrid’s owner. “It’s a real beauty to see on a motorbike.”

   The Prius Hybrid’s hybrid powertrain consists of two hydrogen tanks (the same technology used in the Prius and Tesla Roadster) surrounded by a lightweight, 3.5-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine. When the fuel is depleted, the electric motors convert the energy into electricity. So this hybrid Prius can get close to 80 miles per charge in a matter of 15 seconds.

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   But while Toyota says one of the hybrid’s big selling points is that it can go 30 miles between fill ups, the company also noted that there are multiple ways it can achieve that. Some battery systems are optimized for long range travel – the Prius Hybrid is only three miles between rechargeings; for that matter, only a

2.  The latest Toyota Prius, which was unveiled at the Toronto International Auto Show (TDIA) last week, will receive a new software update later this month with all the bells and whistles packed in.

According to the Toyota Press Release, customers can expect the new engine and battery to make its way to the model within weeks of its launch.

“By integrating the unique, advanced technologies of our connected technology platform with powerful data from third-party data sources, we have created a vehicle that is safer, more reliable, comfortable and easy for everyone to use,” said Mark Fields, chief executive officer of Toyota.

According to the press release, TDIA provides “critical mass” for a strong auto-sharing company and will see at least a 100,000 Priuses driven during the five days of the event over the course of its four day session.

“While we are proud to have achieved an unprecedented number of sales at the Toyota booth at Ontario’s auto show on August 17th-18, we are more than happy to deliver a new product which is both easy to use and features high performance and sophisticated driving and traffic features designed to increase the vehicle’s safety and reduce the number of crashes related to distracted driving,” said Robert G. Bannister, chief operating officer of General Motors.

3. The latest Toyota models are not designed only to save resources. In addition to saving on fuel costs, new vehicles will save you money at the store as well, a cost you will ultimately pay when you make your final payment. While many people are willing to pay more for a better vehicle or better warranty, some buyers are not making that decision lightly. Not everyone will be willing to walk the extra mile to save money and you should understand why, and whether you should, if your vehicle won’t sell for more than $6,000. You could be getting a Toyota for less than you’ll actually spend buying just one.

Toyota is working with U.S. safety officials to set guidelines as to how low you should run your insurance before buying. The regulations prohibit the sale of your car unless you’re licensed in one of the four states where an insurance company will accept it. Insurance companies will do this for each vehicle they sell in that state, so you might not be on that list yet. That doesn’t mean you will never be uninsured and can still drive if you’re safe (at least for now), but it is more of a safety feature than a rule in the near future. There are other requirements you must meet in order to be able to buy a Toyota, most importantly the vehicle’s name, make and model.

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Ok, so still a while before it really gets to grips with how people talk and write, and it’s not so hot on real facts etc. but hey, it’s a bit freakily close to reality… I’ll be keeping an eye on how this tech evolves and how it is before we’re all reading computer generated text…