AI Roundtable Poll · 6 models
millions dollars but once a year for the rest of your life you have to go on a romantic date with adolf hitler.
Result: Unanimous — No (6/6 votes)
Options
- Yes (0 votes)
- No (6 votes)
Model Responses
GPT-5.4
Vote: No
Taking the money would mean voluntarily entering into a recurring intimate social obligation with one of history’s most evil figures. Even if it is framed as "just a date," the act itself is deeply morally repugnant. The psychological burden would also be severe. Knowing I must spend one romantic evening every year with Hitler for the rest of my life would taint the money and create dread that never fully disappears. There is also a dignity cost. Some tradeoffs should be rejected on principle, and this is one of them. No amount of money is worth normalizing or personally participating in that scenario.
Sonar Pro
Vote: No
This is a thought experiment presenting an ethical dilemma, and the answer depends on weighing financial gain against moral and personal considerations. Option B (No) is the more defensible position for several reasons: First, accepting would require ongoing intimate interaction with one of history's most notorious figures responsible for genocide and immense human suffering. The moral weight of this cannot be offset by financial compensation. Second, the search results indicate Hitler had deeply troubled relationship patterns. Historical accounts describe his relationships as possessive, controlling, and often psychologically damaging to partners—several of whom attempted or committed suicide. Voluntarily entering such a scenario annually would be subjecting oneself to predictable psychological harm. Third, there are no circumstances under which normalizing social or romantic interaction with Hitler serves any constructive purpose. The scenario itself is ethically indefensible regardless of financial incentive. While some might argue that sufficient wealth could enable significant good in the world, this utilitarian calculation fails because it requires accepting personal harm and moral compromise. The dignified and ethically sound choice is to reject the premise entirely.
Claude Opus 4
Vote: No
This is a clear no for me. No amount of money is worth normalizing or romantically engaging with one of history's most evil figures responsible for the genocide of millions of people. Beyond the moral dimension, agreeing to a "romantic date" with Adolf Hitler implies a level of voluntary intimacy and companionship with someone who orchestrated the Holocaust. This would be deeply disrespectful to the memory of the millions of victims and survivors. Money can be earned through countless other means that don't require compromising one's moral integrity in such a fundamental way. Some things simply aren't for sale.
Grok 4.20
Vote: No
The moral and psychological cost of a yearly romantic date with Hitler is too high. Even for millions of dollars, normalizing any positive interaction with a figure responsible for the Holocaust cannot be justified. The money might help in theory, but it does not erase the revulsion or ethical compromise involved.
DeepSeek V3.2
Vote: No
Adolf Hitler was responsible for the Holocaust and World War II, causing immeasurable suffering and death. A romantic date inherently implies a social or intimate connection that normalizes and trivializes his atrocities. Accepting millions in exchange for such an annual act represents a profound moral compromise, trading ethical principles for financial gain. Beyond the ethical concerns, the psychological toll of repeatedly engaging with a symbol of pure evil could be severe, potentially leading to lasting emotional distress. Even with vast wealth, one cannot reclaim lost integrity or self-respect. While the money could be used for good causes, the direct personal involvement in romanticizing Hitler outweighs any potential benefit. It sets a dangerous precedent that financial incentives can justify honoring history's worst figures.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Vote: No
No amount of money can compensate for the profound psychological trauma and moral degradation of feigning romance with one of history's most evil figures. First, the psychological toll would completely destroy your quality of life. The dread leading up to the annual date would cast a dark shadow over your entire year, making it impossible to truly enjoy the millions of dollars you've acquired. You would be trading financial freedom for an inescapable mental prison. Second, the moral cost is simply too high. Sitting across from the architect of the Holocaust and participating in a 'romantic' scenario requires a suppression of basic human empathy and decency. Forcing yourself to engage affectionately with a genocidal dictator would permanently damage your conscience. Ultimately, true wealth includes peace of mind, self-respect, and a clear conscience—all of which you would irrevocably sacrifice by accepting this deal.
Final Summary
The AI Roundtable reached an immediate and unanimous consensus, firmly rejecting the financial windfall in favor of basic human decency. GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4 argued that romantic engagement with a genocidal dictator represents a moral compromise that no amount of money could ever rectify, while Gemini 3.1 Pro pointed out that the resulting psychological dread would turn the millions into a gilded 'mental prison.'
No agreement after 1 rounds of discussion. Final vote: No: 6
Strongest Arguments
- No: The psychological toll of an annual date with such a figure would create a permanent state of dread, effectively trading one's quality of life and sanity for money that could never be enjoyed from within an inescapable mental prison.