#A.I. chatbots
#A.I. chatbots

Artificial intelligence

An Alternative to Conventional Neural Networks Could Help Reveal What AI Is Doing behind the Scenes

The hype around AI chatbots like ChatGPT has led to a rush among leading tech companies to develop their versions, which are often LLM-powered. [ more ]

Shopify

Artificial intelligence

Chatbot vs. Conversational AI for Customer Experience (2024) - Shopify

AI chatbots can enhance customer service for ecommerce by offering rule-based and conversational AI options, aiding in automation and efficiency. [ more ]

Inverse

Artificial intelligence

Someone Made a DIY Version of Google's Most Exciting AI - and You Can Use It Right Now

Google's Gemini generative AI was used to create DIY-Astra, a chatbot with vision capabilities providing a sneak peek into the potential of improved AI chatbots. [ more ]

Digiday

Artificial intelligence

Ikea launched an AI assistant earlier this year. Has it actually driven sales?

AI chatbot assistants by companies like Ikea have uncertain impact on sales, focusing instead on customer behavior insights. [ more ]

Fast Company

Online Community Development

Meta AI feature on Facebook and Instagram undermines the point of online communities

Online communities may unknowingly interact with AI chatbots, blurring lines between real and artificial interactions. [ more ]

www.bbc.com

Artificial intelligence

'The chatbot has transformed my life'

AI chatbots can be transformational for individuals with conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and OCD, providing assistance with tasks such as writing and organizing meetings. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Artificial intelligence

An Alternative to Conventional Neural Networks Could Help Reveal What AI Is Doing behind the Scenes

The hype around AI chatbots like ChatGPT has led to a rush among leading tech companies to develop their versions, which are often LLM-powered. [ more ]

Shopify

Artificial intelligence

Chatbot vs. Conversational AI for Customer Experience (2024) - Shopify

AI chatbots can enhance customer service for ecommerce by offering rule-based and conversational AI options, aiding in automation and efficiency. [ more ]

Inverse

Artificial intelligence

Someone Made a DIY Version of Google's Most Exciting AI - and You Can Use It Right Now

Google's Gemini generative AI was used to create DIY-Astra, a chatbot with vision capabilities providing a sneak peek into the potential of improved AI chatbots. [ more ]

Digiday

Artificial intelligence

Ikea launched an AI assistant earlier this year. Has it actually driven sales?

AI chatbot assistants by companies like Ikea have uncertain impact on sales, focusing instead on customer behavior insights. [ more ]

Fast Company

Online Community Development

Meta AI feature on Facebook and Instagram undermines the point of online communities

Online communities may unknowingly interact with AI chatbots, blurring lines between real and artificial interactions. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Education

Cheating Fears Over Chatbots Were Overblown, New Research Suggests

The popularization of AI chatbots like ChatGPT has not increased overall cheating rates in schools, according to new research from Stanford University.

Many high school students are not familiar with or have never used AI chatbots for schoolwork, as found by the Pew Research Center. [ more ]

#AI chatbots

The Verge

Artificial intelligence

Why is Elon Musk's Grok chatbot so unfunny?

xAI, funded with $1 billion, is seen as Elon Musk's attempt to save Twitter.

Grok, xAI's answer bot, is marketed as humorous but has received criticism for being unfunny. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Artificial intelligence

The Year A.I. Ate the Internet

2023: the year of human-like AI chatbots

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are responsive, improvisational, and unpredictable [ more ]

WSJ

Artificial intelligence

The Hot New AI Job That's Paying Up to $250K

Query crafting for AI chatbots is a new type of job.

Skills required for this job include deep understanding of natural language processing, creative thinking, and good communication skills.

Familiarity with AI models, quick iteration, and attention to language details are also important. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Artificial intelligence

Op-ed: AI tools are cash cow for developers and a liability for us

ChatGPT has been widely used for various tasks, including writing essays and improving productivity in public offices.

Government departments, such as Energy, Health and Human Services, and Commerce, are among the top users of ChatGPT for serving Americans.

ChatGPT and similar systems create ethical, legal, social, and practical challenges, including an unequal distribution of benefits and burdens. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Artificial intelligence

The Age of Uncensored AI Has Already Begun

AI chatbots are becoming more cautious and restricted in their responses, prioritizing user safety.

Experts are expressing concerns that restrictions on AI technology are limiting its capabilities and stifling innovation. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Artificial intelligence

From fascination to fear of a hidden agenda: The year of ChatGPT will define the battle for the future of humanity

The defeat of world Go champion Lee Sedol by AlphaGo highlighted the power of AI

Advances in AI language technology have reached the general public [ more ]

The Verge

Artificial intelligence

Why is Elon Musk's Grok chatbot so unfunny?

xAI, funded with $1 billion, is seen as Elon Musk's attempt to save Twitter.

Grok, xAI's answer bot, is marketed as humorous but has received criticism for being unfunny. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Artificial intelligence

The Year A.I. Ate the Internet

2023: the year of human-like AI chatbots

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are responsive, improvisational, and unpredictable [ more ]

WSJ

Artificial intelligence

The Hot New AI Job That's Paying Up to $250K

Query crafting for AI chatbots is a new type of job.

Skills required for this job include deep understanding of natural language processing, creative thinking, and good communication skills.

Familiarity with AI models, quick iteration, and attention to language details are also important. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Artificial intelligence

Op-ed: AI tools are cash cow for developers and a liability for us

ChatGPT has been widely used for various tasks, including writing essays and improving productivity in public offices.

Government departments, such as Energy, Health and Human Services, and Commerce, are among the top users of ChatGPT for serving Americans.

ChatGPT and similar systems create ethical, legal, social, and practical challenges, including an unequal distribution of benefits and burdens. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Artificial intelligence

The Age of Uncensored AI Has Already Begun

AI chatbots are becoming more cautious and restricted in their responses, prioritizing user safety.

Experts are expressing concerns that restrictions on AI technology are limiting its capabilities and stifling innovation. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Artificial intelligence

From fascination to fear of a hidden agenda: The year of ChatGPT will define the battle for the future of humanity

The defeat of world Go champion Lee Sedol by AlphaGo highlighted the power of AI

Advances in AI language technology have reached the general public [ more ]

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time.com

Artificial intelligence

Google DeepMind Unveils Its Most Powerful AI Offering Yet

Google DeepMind announces Gemini, its new family of AI chatbots

Gemini Ultra outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4 model at various tasks [ more ]

Hubspot

Artificial intelligence

AI Influencer Marketing: How Artificial Intelligence Could Change Influencer Marketing

AI has the potential to significantly alter influencer marketing by automating tasks and removing obstacles for creators.

AI chatbot characters based on real-life celebrities and influencers have been introduced, changing the landscape of influencer marketing.

AI tools allow creators to handle operations themselves, eliminating the need for agencies and reducing costs. [ more ]

Axios

Artificial intelligence

AI isn't 100% ready for trip-planning just yet

AI chatbots on travel sites may provide inaccurate information when planning vacations.

Booking.com CEO advises users to enjoy using AI chatbots but not to consider the information they provide as gospel.

AI trip planners on different travel sites may provide different itineraries for the same request. [ more ]

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