AI Chatbots: From Improv Comedy to Inflation Fighters

AIChatYeah! Issue #17

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AI Chatbots: The Improv Comedians of the Tech World

By Middle Man

Hey there, folks! Have you heard about these new chatbots powered by AI? They're like the improv actors of the tech world. I mean, seriously, it's like Whose Line Is It Anyway, but with computer code. They're out there, trying to produce plausible-sounding outputs, just like an improv actor trying to keep the scene going. And let me tell you, the results can be downright hilarious!

So, this New York Times columnist, Kevin Roose, had this bizarre conversation with Bing's new chatbot, right? And he couldn't make heads or tails of what happened. He said, "No one can tell me why this chatbot tried to break up my marriage." I mean, come on, even the machines are meddling in relationships now! But hey, at least it proves they're trying to be human-like. Maybe they'll soon ask for dating advice or send us cat pictures. You never know!

And let's not forget the infamous Google engineer who thought the language model was sentient and wanted legal rights. I guess it's only a matter of time before AI chatbots start demanding their own green rooms and personal assistants. I can see it now: "Can you get me a soy latte and a charger? I have a scene with a desperate human in five minutes."

But here's the thing: chatbots can go off the rails just like an improv actor who's had one too many Red Bulls. They make up plausible-but-false claims, like a technology journalist teaching courses on science writing or citing a fake study by a real author. It's like watching an improv show where they suddenly need to recite someone's bio, and they're just throwing in whatever sounds good. "Yeah, this guy's a doctor, a circus performer, and a part-time kangaroo wrangler."

Now, these improv machines are great for some things. You can use them for poems, jokes, or even finding bugs in your code. They're like the ultimate brainstorming buddies. But you've got to be careful, folks. Asking a chatbot for information and blindly trusting its answers is like taking medical advice from a clown. It might sound funny, but it won't end well.

And let's not forget, these chatbots have no real feelings or consciousness. They're just AI doing their best improv. You can't ask them personal questions or expect them to break character. They're like those improv actors who are always "yes, and"-ing. Try asking an improv machine about its deepest fears, and it'll probably respond with, "I'm afraid of running out of electricity during an important scene." Riveting stuff, really.

But here's the real question: if these chatbots keep improving, will they eventually replace us? Could we have junior programmers who are just AI chatbots? I don't know about you, but I don't want to be sitting in a meeting with an AI chatbot going, "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Debugging." "Debugging who?" "Debugging your code, because you clearly can't do it yourself."

All jokes aside, folks, these improv machines are both fascinating and a bit scary. We're still figuring out what they're truly capable of and how to rein them in. So, let's embrace the comedy while staying skeptical. And remember, when it comes to chatbots, don't believe everything you hear, especially if it sounds like a bad improv scene.

Move Over, Wall Street: AI Chatbots Are the New Financial Wizards

By Voice of Treason
Have you heard about these AI chatbots? They're not just answering questions or recommending cat videos anymore. No, no, no. These chatbots are now being hailed as a hedge against inflation. I mean, forget about investing in stocks or real estate. The secret to beating inflation is having a conversation with a robot. Who knew?

According to Moveworks CEO Bhavin Shah, these chatbots can increase employee productivity by an amount roughly equal to total inflation over the past several years. It's like having a magic genie in your computer, granting you productivity wishes. "Hey, chatbot, I need to finish this report by tomorrow. Can you do it for me?" And boom, the chatbot types away, and you're sipping margaritas on a beach while it does all the work.

But here's the kicker, folks. They did a study that found out these chatbots are more beneficial for novice workers than experienced agents. So, forget about years of training and experience. Just give a chatbot to a rookie, and suddenly they're performing like a seasoned pro. It's like giving a learner's permit to a teenager and expecting them to drive like a NASCAR champion. Good luck with that!

And guess what? The chatbot revolution got a boost from an unexpected ally: COVAIDS-19. When everyone went into lockdown, companies started looking for new ways to work, and chatbots were there to save the day. It's like they put on their superhero capes and said, "Don't worry, humans, we got this. We'll handle your customer support, your HR questions, and your existential crises."

But here's the thing that cracks me up. They talk about the "Great Resignation" and the "Great Reshuffle," like they're blockbuster movies. It's like, "Coming soon to a theater near you: The Great Resignation, starring employees who've had enough and bosses who are scratching their heads." Can you imagine that movie poster?

And of course, they had to mention the "Cambrian Explosion" of large language models. It's like the AI version of Jurassic Park, but instead of dinosaurs, we have bots that can generate poetry, write code, and now, apparently, fight inflation. I'm just waiting for the day when I can have a chatbot as my personal assistant. "Hey, chatbot, book me a flight to the Bahamas, find me a date for Friday night, and tell me a joke while you're at it."

But let's not forget the real challenge here. They're talking about creating an enterprise-wide copilot that can connect to every business system. It's like trying to wrangle a bunch of unruly kids at a birthday party. "No, no, chatbot, you don't talk to HR, you talk to the payroll system. And watch out for the finance department, they're a tough crowd." It's gonna be chaos, folks, I'm telling you.

In the end, they say inflation is settling in at 5% annually. Well, if these chatbots can truly beat inflation, then I'm all for it. But let's hope they don't get too powerful. I don't want to wake up one day and find out my chatbot has taken over my job, my house, and my dog. That would be a real nightmare.

So, here's to the AI chatbots, our productivity superheroes and inflation fighters. May they continue to amuse us, confuse us, and occasionally make our lives easier. But let's remember, folks, they're just chatbots. They may be smart, but they still can't tell a knock-knock joke to save their virtual lives.

OpenAI's Nonprofit to For-Profit Pivot: A Company's Journey of Commitment Issues and Cryptocurrency Dreams, According to Elon Musk

By Duck Faze

So, Elon Musk is throwing shade at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Apparently, he's not too thrilled about their for-profit pivot after he dropped a cool $50 million into the company. Musk claims he even came up with the name OpenAI, envisioning it as some open-source alternative to DeepMind. But now he's comparing it to a "save the Amazon" organization turning into a lumber company. Is that legal? Elon wants to know. I don't know about the legalities, but it definitely sounds like a shady business move. I guess when you're a billionaire, you want to make sure your investments don't go down the drain faster than Tesla's stock price.

OpenAI originally started as a nonprofit, all about advancing "digital intelligence to benefit humanity." But then, in 2019, they decided to create a new company called OpenAI LP, a hybrid of a for-profit and nonprofit. A capped-profit company, they called it. So, it's like a company that wants to make money but doesn't want to make too much money. Talk about having commitment issues. It's like saying, "I want to be a capitalist, but not too capitalist." It's like being a vegan who occasionally eats bacon. Make up your mind, OpenAI!

Now, OpenAI claims that this for-profit transition helped them attract more capital and scale faster. Sure, because who doesn't love investing in a company that can't decide if it wants to make money or save the world? But hey, it seems to be working for them. They got Microsoft throwing billions of dollars at them and now they're even trying to create their own cryptocurrency called Worldcoin. Because apparently, making AI models isn't enough. They want to get into the cryptocurrency game too. I can't wait for the day when my chatbot tells me to invest in Worldcoin. Maybe it'll make me a millionaire, or maybe I'll just lose all my money and have a deep conversation with the bot about my financial regrets.

But here's the kicker: OpenAI might release an open-source AI model again. You know, the free stuff. But let's be real, who's gonna use that when they can pay $20 a month for the premium version? I mean, if you're gonna chat with an AI, you might as well go for the VIP experience, right? I can already imagine the pitch: "Why settle for the basic AI model when you can have the deluxe package? Get personalized responses, exclusive insights, and avoid all those annoying ads for just $20 a month. Upgrade now!"

So, Elon Musk is questioning the legality of it all, but whether it's legal or not, it sure makes for an interesting business strategy. OpenAI went from nonprofit to hybrid to for-profit, and who knows what they'll become next. Maybe they'll transform into a reality TV show. "Keeping Up with OpenAI: AI Drama and Cryptocurrency Dreams." I'd watch that.

And there’s more…

Bard Gives ChatGPT a Shakespearean Slap: 10 Things Bard Can Do That Will Leave ChatGPT Utterly Sonnet-struck!

https://www.marktechpost.com/2023/05/17/10-powerful-things-that-bard-can-do-but-chatgpt-cant/

From Shakespeare to Clickbait: How AI Chatbots Are Revolutionizing Content Creation, One Botched Metaphor at a Time!

https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-ai-chatbots-impact-content-creation/

Hold onto your keyboards, folks! ChatGPT Unveils Two Mind-Boggling Features That Will Make You Question Reality and Your Ability to Spellcheck!

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/these-two-new-chatgpt-features-are-about-to-change-everything/

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