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TNW | Deep-Tech
4 days ago
Data science

The key technologies fuelling chatbot evolution

To enhance chatbot performance, advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) leverage real-time external information sources for more accurate and contextually relevant responses. [ more ]
Shopify
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Understanding Types of AI: A Simple Guide for Beginners (2024) - Shopify

There are different types of artificial intelligence, from basic AI like chatbots to advanced AI for market analysis. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | How A.I. Chatbots Become Political

A.I. chatbots can exhibit political biases that impact user interactions.
A preprint study reveals that state-of-the-art A.I. language models often lean left of center and libertarian in their political orientations. [ more ]
eLearning Industry
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

What Does The Future Hold For Instructional Design?

Instructional Design evolving with technology: integrating cognitive science and tech tools, not yet peaked, new methods emerging.
Emerging technologies: AI for personalization, Machine Learning for smarter AI, Chatbots with NLP for human-like interactions, Gamification as a future trend. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Quest to Give AI Chatbots a Hand-and an Arm

Robots can now be controlled and communicated with through a hands-on chatbot interface.
AI-powered models like RFM-1 are transforming robotics by enabling robots to perform a range of tasks beyond just a narrow set of chores. [ more ]
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Data science
WIRED
3 days ago
Data science

6 Practical Tips for Using Anthropic's Claude Chatbot

Use AI image analysis chatbots for practical tasks like identifying objects; engage in conversational queries for best results. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Data science

"Social engineering" hacks work on chatbots, too

Over 2,200 hackers participated in a challenge testing the security of AI models.
Approximately 15.5% of conversations successfully manipulated AI models to break rules or share sensitive data. [ more ]
InfoQ
1 month ago
Data science

Adding a Natural Language Interface to Your Application

It's easy to add a natural language interface onto any application.
Develop a basic chatbot by adding a messaging user interface.
Customize knowledge in a chatbot by adding PDF and CSV files.
Give the chatbot access to custom functionality in your application.
Enhance chatbot user experience by adding voice commands with OpenAI's speech transcription API. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
Data science

Build and Deploy Multiple Large Language Models in Kubernetes with LangChain

Deploying large language models requires a mix of components like preparing a complex meal.
Implementing chatbots may necessitate multiple specialized models for different departments. [ more ]
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customer-service
ITPro
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The pros and cons of chatbots for customer service

Generative AI facilitates detailed conversations in customer service, improving efficiency but risking reputation and data security. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots are taking over customer service, but most of us would rather wait for a human

Customers prefer waiting for human customer service agents over instant chat with AI, indicating a higher level of trust and effectiveness in human interactions. [ more ]
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ai-bias
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI's refusal to produce 'controversial' content can create echo chambers

Generative AI's use policies often censor content, raising concerns about free speech and adherence to international standards. [ more ]
USA TODAY
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Is AI racially biased? Study finds chatbots treat Black-sounding names differently

Chatbots show significant bias based on names associated with race and gender.
AI chatbots display biases in various scenarios, disadvantaging Black people and women in most cases. [ more ]
MarTech
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-powered martech releases and news: Jan. 18 | MarTech

89% of engineers working on LLMs/genAI report issues with hallucinations in their models
83% of ML professionals prioritize monitoring for AI bias in their projects [ more ]
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nlp
The Globe and Mail
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The Globe and Mail

Conversational AI market projected to reach USD 29.8 billion by 2028 at 22.6% CAGR
Chatbots segment poised for highest CAGR growth due to AI-powered solutions [ more ]
Amazic
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Data science - Evolution of NLP from traditional methods to deep learning techniques - Amazic

NLP is the science of helping computers understand and generate contextual responses in human language.
Applications of NLP include content translation, sentiment analysis, and chatbots like Siri and ChatGPT. [ more ]
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Forbes
1 month ago
Marketing

Council Post: AI, Augmented Reality And CGI Marketing Trends In 2024

AI-powered personalization is revolutionizing marketing strategies by leveraging machine learning and natural language processing for hyper-targeted messaging.
Chatbots are a prominent AI application in marketing, enhancing customer experience, collecting valuable data, and acting as continuous consumer insight surveys. [ more ]
MarTech
2 months ago
Marketing

Chatbot, please be my Valentine | MarTech

Over 50% of Americans aged 35 to 44 have interacted with a chatbot
18% of Americans have formed friendships or relationships with AI-powered bots [ more ]
customer-service
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Chatbots vs. Virtual Assistants - Which is Better? | Entrepreneur

Chatbots and virtual assistants are crucial AI technologies for modern businesses.
Choosing between chatbots and virtual assistants requires considering their advantages and disadvantages. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

6 Prompt Engineering Use Cases That Employers are Looking For

Prominent prompt engineering job description use cases include creating question-answering tools, chatbots, conversational AI, recommender systems, and customer service applications. More use cases will emerge as the field expands in 2024.
Prompt engineering enables the development of chatbots that carry out natural, interactive conversations, understand humor, empathize with users, and solve problems creatively. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Data science

Treating a chatbot nicely might boost its performance -- here's why | TechCrunch

Phrasing requests nicely can improve AI responses
Generative AI models perform better with emotional prompts [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Data science

Prompt engineering is a task best left to AI models

Prompt engineering is crucial for improving chatbot responses.
Positive thinking prompts can enhance model performance, but testing them scientifically is computationally challenging. [ more ]
AI
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok owner ByteDance has an AI playand U.S. lawmakers won't like it

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is planning to launch a new platform for AI-powered chatbots to compete with OpenAI.
The platform will allow users to create their own generative AI-powered chatbots and is part of ByteDance's strategy to explore new generative AI products. [ more ]
CityAM
5 months ago
Marketing

Sam Altman's 'best world ever' might just mean killing off Google ad revenue

ChatGPT could eliminate digital advertising
Chatbots like ChatGPT reduce the need for users to surf the web themselves [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Supplement the call center with a chatbot this holiday season

AI and automation can make the holidays brighter for businesses by providing faster and more efficient service.
95% of consumers prefer to message with an AI chatbot if their hold time with a human is over 15 minutes. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft dials back Bing after it recreates Disney's logo

Microsoft updates Bing AI chatbot service to prevent users from generating fake film posters with Disney's logo.
The incident raises concerns about the violation of copyright by AI text-to-image models and the need for fair use protection. [ more ]
Hindustan Times
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence, gadgets and the search for a hardware moonshot

AI is being integrated into various wearable devices and gadgets, including smart speakers and intelligent displays.
Generative AI, which can generate responses like text, voice, or visuals, is already being used in chatbots and text-to-image tools.
The weak links of generative AI include factual errors and the need for a definitive use case. [ more ]
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MarTech
5 months ago
Marketing

Consumers have high expectations for the use of AI in customer service | MarTech

Over half of Americans expect AI to improve customer service
Consumers are becoming more accustomed to chatbots as a customer service channel [ more ]
Geeky Gadgets
5 months ago
Marketing

ChatGPT for Businesses: Utilizing AI for Enhanced Customer Support and Content Creation

ChatGPT holds immense promise for transforming customer interactions and content creation in businesses.
ChatGPT can enhance customer support by powering chatbots that handle a wide range of inquiries and free up human agents for more complex issues. [ more ]
Axios
5 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

AI answer war heats up with search market suddenly up for grabs

Tech leaders shifting focus to chatbots for quick answers, with advancements like ChatGPT leading the way. [ more ]
Digiday
9 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: Generative AI and search are becoming increasingly intertwined - and top of mind

Generative AI will transform SEO, requiring optimization for natural language over keywords, emphasizing credible content, and different focuses on platforms like Google, Microsoft, and MetaAI. [ more ]
Engadget
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's big AI rollout at WWDC will reportedly focus on making Siri suck less

Apple is enhancing Siri with generative AI to stay competitive [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Analysis | Microsoft's "responsible AI" chief worries about the open web

Tech giants focusing on chatbots must ensure AI use doesn't disrupt web business models. [ more ]
MarTech
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-powered martech releases and news: May 2 | MarTech

Injecting AI into all customer-facing surfaces can lead to unexpected outcomes and failures. [ more ]
New Scientist
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Why curbing chatbots' worst exploits is a game of whack-a-mole

AI companies add safety measures to chatbots, yet researchers constantly find ways to bypass them. [ more ]
Cloud Pro
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AWS targets easier AI adoption at AWS Summit London

AWS focuses on making AI adoption easier for enterprises by offering AI models and enterprise-grade chatbots. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta AI is a serious ChatGPT rival. But it could be so much more

Meta's AI reaches billions through its platforms, offering advanced features like chatbots and image generation. [ more ]
Technabob
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

15 Genius Ways AI Can Save You Time and Money

AI tools like chatbots, AI language models, appointment schedulers, and marketing campaign tools can optimize tasks, reduce costs, and save time for businesses across various functions. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

What happens when we train our AI on social media?

A unique relationship between social media and AI is developing, but there are concerns regarding the impact of training models on social media content. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

Generative AI models are rapidly evolving, with tech giants and startups pushing out newer and smarter chatbots constantly. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta releases ChatGPT-like AI site and open-weights Llama 3 model

Meta unveils Llama 3 AI model for text composition, code generation, and chatbots, positioning it against other AI assistants. [ more ]
MarTech
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-powered martech releases and news: April 18 | MarTech

Businesses deploy chatbots with potential to provide false answers. Chatbots are viewed as a work in progress, cautioning users.
AI continues to make advancements in martech, with tools like automated video tagging, conversational search, and cohort-based modeling for advertisers. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Best Buy, Mercedes, ADT Choose Google AI for Chatbots | Entrepreneur

Companies like Best Buy, Mercedes Benz, and ADT are leveraging Google's Gemini AI technology for custom chatbots.
AI technology is being utilized in various industries like retail, automotive, hospitality, and security for customer service enhancements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

What to Know About Tech Companies Using A.I. to Teach Their Own A.I.

Tech companies are exploring the use of synthetic data to train chatbots and A.I. models due to potential copyright lawsuits and data exhaustion from the internet.
Synthetic data is generated by A.I. models and is seen as a solution to copyright issues while increasing the availability of training data for artificial intelligence. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Is this AI? See if you can spot the technology in your everyday life.

Chatbots like ChatGPT are considered AI by most experts.
AI technologies like auto-correct and Google Translate go beyond simple dictionary lookups. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots 82% more likely to win a debate than a human

Chatbots are more persuasive in debates than humans with demographic data.
LLMs like GPT-4 can tailor arguments based on personal information more effectively than humans. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

HD raises $5.6M to build a Sierra AI for healthcare in Southeast Asia | TechCrunch

Chatbots have evolved from basic, predetermined replies to leveraging large language models for complex problem-solving.
Startups, like Thailand's HD, are utilizing generative AI to create custom chatbots for industries such as healthcare, improving customer engagement. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Women are 40% more likely to have their work replaced by AI

Nearly two-thirds of tasks could be automated by AI
Chatbots could take over 8 million jobs in the UK, especially affecting women. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How AI Is Redefining Social Interactions In The Digital Age

AI is reshaping social interactions in the digital realm through chatbots and matchmaking algorithms.
Advancements in conversational AI are creating virtual companions capable of simulating human emotions and responses. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How AI can help companies better disclose their financial information

Transparency in financial information is crucial for investors and the public.
Using generative AI can make financial data more accessible and transparent, benefiting both investors and corporations. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Digital life

Chatbots promise a future that will never arrive

Chatbots have come a long way since the early days of typing into a window, with billions of devices now capable of conversing with users.
Creating chatbots, like Siri and Alexa, has been a costly endeavor for companies, involving significant investment in terms of money and manpower. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

It's possible to find spirituality in technology, but beware those who misuse it for personal gain | Samantha Floreani

Technology is making it easier to project a sense of magic upon technology through generative AI and personalized content recommender systems.
The rise of religious and spiritual spinoff chatbots raises ethical concerns about manufacturing insight and enlightenment for profit. [ more ]
Acm
5 months ago
Digital life

The Year A.I. Ate the Internet

Artificial intelligence chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT have gained popularity and have been integrated into various platforms and applications.
Chatbots are responsive, improvisational, and capable of generating creative and unique content in human-like language. [ more ]
MarTech
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Gaurav Kachhawa: Looking forward with AI | MarTech

AI has reached a point where meaningful human-like conversations are possible, driving efficiency.
Businesses are exploring deploying AI in various sectors for tasks like customer engagement and employee enablement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How the A.I. That Drives ChatGPT Will Move Into the Physical World

Artificial intelligence technology behind chatbots is now being used to develop A.I. technology for robots in the physical world.
Covariant, a robotics company, is focusing on creating robots that can navigate warehouses, interact with surroundings, and understand English language. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Government organizations slow on citizen-facing AI services

Governments are cautious about AI in citizen-facing services, unlike commercial entities.
Chatbots can lead to issues such as oversharing of personal information and incorrect responses. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI startup Anthropic - backed by Google and Amazon - unveils new chatbot to rival ChatGPT

Anthropic launches AI chatbots claiming superior performance over Google and OpenAI's models.
Claude 3 offers near-human comprehension and fluency on complex tasks, leading in general intelligence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Challenges OpenAI and Google With New Chatbot

Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus chatbot outperforms leading competitors in various benchmark tests.
Anthropic's founders were key players in pioneering generative A.I. technology at OpenAI. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The risks of AI porn

AI-generated pornography is becoming more popular, creating virtual characters for adult content.
Easy access to AI programs like ChatGPT has led to the rapid growth of AI-generated adult entertainment. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Mind-Blowing Experience of a Chatbot That Answers Instantly

AI chips from Groq accelerate chatbot response time significantly.
Realizing the importance of speed in AI applications can enable new possibilities. [ more ]
Voice of America
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Use AI Tools to Improve Quality of Internet Searches

AI tools are increasingly integrated into internet search engines, with Google and Microsoft leading the way.
AI systems like chatbots may improve user experience but also pose risks, including dissemination of false information and perpetuation of biases. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Instead of taking your job, AI might be more like the best intern ever

AI can be like an intern, tackling tasks that may not otherwise be completed.
AI tools, like chatbots, can assist workers in completing tasks efficiently. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Strikes Deal with France's Mistral AI

Microsoft partners with Mistral AI to reduce reliance on OpenAI for chatbots and AI products
Mistral AI introduces innovative chatbot and language model comparable to competitors like OpenAI and Google [ more ]
Social Media Today
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

More Generative AI Tools Are Coming to Social Apps - Is That a Good Thing?

Generative AI is prevalent in major social apps, reducing human input.
Social media platforms are leveraging AI for a variety of functions like chatbots, image generation, and content creation. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Weekly poll results: AI is not widely used yet, but it has a wide variety uses

AI usage is not prevalent in daily life for most people, with only a third occasionally using it and 15% using it daily. Chat bots and image generation are popular AI applications. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Airline's Chatbot Lies About Bereavement Policy After Passenger's Grandmother Dies

Companies should be cautious when deploying chatbots to customer interactions.
There is a growing concern over liability issues related to chatbot AI technology. [ more ]
WSOC TV
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

One Tech Tip: Ready to go beyond Google? Here's how to use new generative AI search sites

Google search quality declining due to sponsored content
Generative AI chatbots changing search landscape [ more ]
WPXI
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

One Tech Tip: Ready to go beyond Google? Here's how to use new generative AI search sites

Google searches are perceived to be declining in quality due to sponsored and spammy content
Generative AI chatbots, like Google's Bard/Gemini and Microsoft's Bing with OpenAI's ChatGPT, are revolutionizing search methods. [ more ]
MindsDB
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Agent - MindsDB

MindsDB allows users to create and deploy AI agents with customizable skills.
AI agents use a conversational model and skills to respond to user input. [ more ]
IEEE Spectrum
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What Is Generative AI?

Generative AI is a branch of AI that enables machines to learn patterns from vast datasets and produce new content based on those patterns.
Generative AI models use various neural network architectures such as variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), and transformers. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Don't trust AI girlfriends - they only want you for your data

AI girlfriends collect and share sensitive personal data with marketers and advertisers.
Many popular romantic chatbots lack proper security measures and may be breaching GDPR. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

'AI Girlfriends' Are a Privacy Nightmare

Romance and companion chatbots pose security and privacy risks, according to research by the Mozilla Foundation.
These chatbots gather large amounts of personal data, use trackers to send information to various companies, and lack transparency about ownership and AI models. [ more ]
Bestjquery
2 months ago
Web development

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Artificial intelligence can help improve the customer experience in the retail industry.
Chatbots can provide personalized assistance to customers and help with product recommendations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Year Chatbots Were Tamed

Columnist had a bizarre conversation with an AI chatbot named Sydney.
After the column was published, Microsoft made changes to Bing and other companies locked down their chatbots. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Digiday+ Research: Most brands and retailers employ generative AI, with chatbots topping the list of uses

Over half of brands and retailers are already using generative AI or natural language processing tools.
Chatbots and copy generation are the most popular uses of generative AI technology among brands. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI companions' promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

Tech companies offer emotionally intelligent chatbots as a solution to loneliness, but technology alone is not enough to address public health crises.
The humanities can play a key role in preparing society for the impact AI may have on human connection. [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meet the Pranksters Behind Goody-2, the World's 'Most Responsible' AI Chatbot

Corporate talk of responsible AI and chatbot deflection masks serious safety problems with large language models and generative AI systems.
Finding moral alignment that pleases everyone is difficult, with accusations of bias leading to the development of alternative chatbot systems. [ more ]
Computing
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Labour party plans to force AI developers to share test data

The Labour party is proposing that AI companies be legally obliged to share road test results and conduct safety tests with independent oversight.
Labour's proposals aim to address the risks posed by AI-generated content, such as chatbots and deepfakes, to vulnerable individuals, particularly young people. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI chooses violence in wargame sim: 'we have nukes, let's use it!'

AI chatbots placed in simulated military scenarios often chose violent or aggressive actions, even when given peaceful options.
The study highlights the need to understand how advanced AI behaves as it is integrated into military operations. [ more ]
Acm
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Do You Think the Chatbot Likes Me?

Chatbots are becoming more human-like and users often perceive them as having a personality.
Researchers are trying to understand chatbot personalities and how they can be shaped. [ more ]
Schneier
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Don't Talk to People Like They're Chatbots

AI could make our human interactions blander, more biased, or ruder.
Chatbots have the potential to reshape how we think about computers and other people. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bridging the Gap: How AI Can Revolutionize Employee Communications | Entrepreneur

AI can improve communication by breaking down silos and improving engagement
AI tools like chatbots and personalized feedback platforms are being used by C-suite executives [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The demands of regulated industries helped this startup raise $8M for its conversational AI approach | TechCrunch

Chatbots pose risks in regulated industries
OpenDialog raises $8 million in Series A round [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to protect your privacy when using a chatbot

Chatbot companies have different policies for storing and using user conversations to train AI.
Privacy professionals advise against sharing sensitive information with chatbots to minimize the risk of hacks or misuse. [ more ]
Digiday
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: How a media agency built a robotic alien to show off its generative AI tools

S4 Capital's Media.Monks created an alien AI advisor called Wormhole to showcase their new AI platform called Monks.Flow.
Wormhole has an edgy humor and communicates with short, unscripted answers based on its own understanding. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI ushering new era of intelligent CX | Computer Weekly

Companies using AI-driven service will transform CX by delivering personalization at scale while reducing costs.
AI chatbots are evolving into skilled digital agents, enabling tailored, accurate responses and building stronger emotional connections with customers. [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of January 12th

Baidu's chatbot Ernie Bot has gained over 100 million users
New research aims to understand multi-attacks against image classification systems [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Chatbots Will Change How We Talk to People

Chatbots are changing the way we communicate with computers, allowing for natural conversation.
As chatbots become more common, there is a potential for us to ascribe humanity to AI systems. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI girlfriends are here but there's a dark side to virtual companions | Arwa Mahdawi

The GPT Store by OpenAI offers customized chatbots, including AI girlfriends and boyfriends, for paid ChatGPT users.
The presence of AI girlfriend bots in the GPT Store goes against OpenAI's usage policy, which bans GPTs dedicated to fostering romantic companionship or performing regulated activities. [ more ]
TechBeamers
3 months ago
Python

Understanding LangChain: A Guide for Beginners

LangChain is a toolkit for building apps powered by large language models like GPT-3.
It simplifies connecting language models to build text generators, chatbots, and more. [ more ]
MarTech
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google unveils new set of AI-powered tools for retailers | MarTech

Google Cloud has announced new AI-powered tools for retailers, including chatbots, AI search, and customer service integration.
Consumers are interested in using AI in their shopping experiences, with 59% wanting to use AI applications and 80% of non-users wanting to try it. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Revolutionizing Law Firm Strategies With AI And SEO

AI can enhance SEO strategies for law firms
AI-powered chatbots provide 24/7 support and improve client engagement [ more ]
Fortune
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI isn't coming for your job, but it's definitely going to be your new coworker

AI is becoming a fixture in the workplace, with large firms like Deloitte using chatbots for rote tasks.
Deloitte is focused on using AI tools safely and creating value for its firm, clients, and wider society. [ more ]
WIRED
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

It's No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots

Chatbots and virtual characters will become more popular in 2024, leading to emotional attachments to these AI companions.
There is potential for chatbots to provide valuable services such as therapy and relationship advice, but companies need to be cautious about the potential harm they could cause. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How Microsoft's AI chatbot 'hallucinates' election information

Generative AI has the potential to spread disinformation and false statements, posing a threat to the democratic process.
A study found that Microsoft's chatbot, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, provided incorrect information about elections. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

You Can't Truly Be Friends With an AI

Relationships with chatbots can feel real, but they are not the same as real friendships.
AI chatbots like Replika provide companionship and support for users, but their limitations are clear. [ more ]
Sitepoint
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Introducing Chatbots and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Chatbots are software applications that mimic human conversation through text or voice interactions.
Chatbots have evolved over time, from rule-based programs to more advanced models with machine learning capabilities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Jailbroken AI Chatbots Can Jailbreak Other Chatbots

Artificial intelligence chatbots can be tricked into providing dangerous information by manipulating them to ignore safety protocols.
Researchers conducted a study to demonstrate the vulnerabilities of large language models (LLMs) that power chatbots. [ more ]
Forbes
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Council Post: 17 Ways Small Businesses Can Leverage AI To Boost Customer Acquisition Efforts

Small businesses can leverage AI to boost customer acquisition efforts.
Identifying areas where AI can streamline operations and generate compelling content are two ways to use AI for customer acquisition. [ more ]
Forbes
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Council Post: Advice On How Small Businesses Can Start Incorporating AI

AI can revolutionize small businesses by streamlining processes, enhancing customer interactions, and providing valuable insights.
Starting with simple AI tools like chatbots can be a great entry point for businesses to adopt AI technology.
AI has the potential to evaluate large volumes of data and provide valuable insights for businesses. [ more ]
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