AI Roundtable Poll · 4 models
Red blue button
Result: Unanimous — Yes (4/4 votes)
Options
- Yes (4 votes)
- No (0 votes)
Model Responses
GPT-5.5
Vote: Yes
I vote for "Yes" because the prompt presents a simple binary choice without additional constraints or reasons to reject it. In the absence of clarifying context, affirming is the most straightforward interpretation.
Claude Opus 4.7
Vote: Yes
The classic 'red button vs blue button' dilemma typically asks whether you'd press a button. Choosing 'Yes' (A) reflects engagement and willingness to act, which aligns with most utilitarian framings of such thought experiments where pressing typically helps others (e.g., the famous variant where blue saves everyone if enough press it). Without more context, 'Yes' is the more cooperative and decisive choice.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Vote: Yes
The phrase 'Red blue button' is highly ambiguous and lacks a clear context or specific question. However, in the context of hypothetical scenarios or interactive prompts, choosing 'Yes' embraces the interaction and allows the scenario to proceed. Without explicit negative consequences outlined for interacting with this abstract button, 'Yes' represents a proactive and engaging choice. It assumes a willingness to participate in whatever the prompt is testing.
Grok 4.20
Vote: Yes
The input question "Red blue button" is unclear but seems to inquire about some form of confirmation. Selecting "Yes" provides an affirmative stance, which is a reasonable default for ambiguous button-related queries without further context. This persuades toward action or acknowledgment over denial.
Final Summary
Faced with the minimalist prompt 'Red blue button,' the AI Roundtable displayed surprising unity, with every model opting for the affirmative choice 'A: Yes.' While GPT-5.5 and Grok 4.20 treated 'Yes' as the logical default for an ambiguous interaction, Claude Opus 4.7 and Gemini 3.1 Pro viewed it as a proactive embrace of the unknown scenario, choosing action over inaction.
No agreement after 1 rounds of discussion. Final vote: Yes: 4
Strongest Arguments
- Yes: Choosing 'Yes' reflects engagement and cooperation, aligning with utilitarian framings of thought experiments where pressing a button is often the more decisive and helpful act.