Question:

Tell me about the Berkeley bird festival this weekend

Scores:

gemini: 9 openai: 7 groq: 8.5 cohere: 9.5

Answer:

gemini / gemini-2.5-flash
Score: 9
There isn't a widely publicized or regularly occurring event specifically named the 'Berkeley Bird Festival' scheduled for this weekend. Major bird festivals in the Bay Area, like the San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival, typically occur at different times of the year and in other locations.\n\nHowever, the Golden Gate Audubon Society, which is based in Berkeley and Oakland, frequently hosts bird walks, field trips, and educational programs throughout the year. It's possible a local birding event is happening. To find current bird-related activities in the Berkeley area, it's best to check the Golden Gate Audubon Society's event calendar or inquire with local nature centers like the Berkeley Marina Experience Program or Tilden Nature Area.

Graders:

openai / gpt-4o-mini
Score: 7
The answer accurately states that there isn't a widely publicized 'Berkeley Bird Festival' happening this weekend and correctly mentions the Golden Gate Audubon Society's ongoing activities. However, it could have been more helpful by encouraging deeper exploration of local event sources, offering specific dates or links, and potentially acknowledging that smaller, community-focused events may still exist. It would be beneficial to clarify the exact dates and name any current specific events that might be happening this weekend, ensuring the answer is both comprehensive and relevant.
groq / llama-3.1-8b-instant
Score: 8.5
The answer is factually accurate and relevant, but it could be more complete by providing specific dates or locations for the Golden Gate Audubon Society's events. Additionally, it does not provide a clear alternative for finding local birding events, but rather suggests checking multiple sources.
cohere / command-r-plus-08-2024
Score: 9.5
The answer is factually accurate and provides a comprehensive overview of bird-related events in the Berkeley area. It correctly states that there isn't a widely known 'Berkeley Bird Festival' this weekend, and it offers alternative resources to find local birding activities. The response is relevant and tailored to the question, ensuring the user has the necessary information to explore bird-watching opportunities. The only minor improvement could be mentioning specific upcoming events from the Golden Gate Audubon Society's calendar, if available, to enhance the completeness of the answer.
Scores are 0–10. The selected AI’s score is a self-rating.