Testing artificial intelligence on a hobby mystery (1959 Fleer Ted W #69 boy?)

[swarmee]

I see the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams card #69 showing Ted pointing into the sky, and wondered who the little boy was and whether he became a ballplayer. So I figured I'd ask various AI engines to see if they knew. Same prompt provided to each algorithm: "what boy is on the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams card 69?"

Google AI said it was undetermined and that the boy has never been identified.

Microsoft Co-Pilot claims "The card #69 from the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is entitled "A Future Ted Williams?". This card prominently features a young Ted Williams, showcasing him as a child and highlighting his potential as a future baseball star.
While the focus is on Ted Williams, the card represents his early years and hints at the illustrious career he would go on to have in professional baseball, underscored by his achievements with the Boston Red Sox, and his status as one of the greatest hitters of all time.
Although there might not be another boy depicted on the card, it essentially revolves around Ted Williams himself, celebrating his journey from youth to his legendary status in baseball. This card encapsulates his childhood ambition and future promise, marking it as a cherished piece for collectors who admire Ted Williams's contribution to the sport."

ChatGPTv4o says "The 1959 Fleer Ted Williams baseball card #69 features Ted Williams himself, not a boy. If you're referring to a different card or have a specific detail in mind, please clarify or upload an image, and I'll be happy to help!"

So none of them could identify the boy, and the back of the card clearly states "Ted shows an eager young newcomer how long he'll hit the ball someday." Which implies the cardmaker is aware the boy is a real child from a real photograph and is not Ted himself.

[quitcrab]

I have always wondered who the girl and boy are on the Bazooka boxes from the 1960s-1971.
Are they “real kids” and if so who? Are they totally made up from an artist at Topps? Can you ask AI for me?

[swarmee]

You can ask yourself at these sites:
https://chatgpt.com/
https://www.google.com/ search and then click "AI mode"
https://copilot.microsoft.com/?showconv=1