ChatGPT-4o emotional chatbot aims for authentic human-A.I. interactions

From Slate: 2024-05-27 10:00:00

Barret Zoph from OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT-4o, a new emotional chatbot promising a future of human-A.I. interaction. Mark Zuckerberg predicts frequent interactions with A.I.s by the end of the decade, while research suggests they may provide social support to combat loneliness. A historical look at telegraph conversations informs our expectations for conversational A.I. with emphasis on authentic interaction. The past stories of the telegraph provide valuable insights into the potential pitfalls and opportunities of interacting with chatbots and A.I. devices. The current trend towards reliance on technology for social interaction requires a reevaluation of the impact and authenticity of virtual relationships. In a world where technology is a primary form of communication, users must be cautious of the potential dangers and limitations of conversational A.I. as a substitute for human interaction.



Read more at Slate: What A.I. tech companies can learn from Victorian telegraph operators.