Yesterday I wrote and published a piece called “Who’s Afraid of ChatGPT?” My goal was not to further demonize this technology but ultimately to find out how to embrace it, if that proves to be appropriate.
Machine learning has been with us long enough now that it is less a mystery than a puzzle. Unlike humans, it lacks emotional intelligence such as empathy and the spontaneity of situational humor. But it tries.
So as we all feel our way through the new world of A.I.-powered applications, I decided to ask you.com, a competitive product to ChatGPT the same question — whether we humans should be afraid of the latest robotics sensation.
Here is how its chat function answered my question:
“Humans should not fear ChatGPT, the latest AI-powered chatbot technology. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can be used to help people in many ways. It has been designed with safety and security in mind, so there is no reason to believe it will ever cause harm or put anyone’s data at risk.
“ChatGPT offers numerous benefits for users by providing automated responses that are natural and conversational in nature. This makes it easier for people to interact with computers without having any prior knowledge of programming language or coding skills. Additionally, its ability to learn from conversations allows it to become smarter over time while adapting quickly as new information becomes available within its environment – something humans have difficulty doing on their own due solely based on our limited cognitive abilities when compared against an artificial intelligence such as this one .
“In conclusion, although some may feel uneasy about the idea of using an AI-based system like ChatGPT due mainly because of unfamiliarity, overall we should not be afraid but instead embrace the potential opportunities this technology provides us . As long as proper security measures are taken, there is no need for concern regarding potential risks associated with using such a powerful tool. So don't hesitate – explore all that Chat GTP has offer!”
Thank you, you.com.
While that answer seems fine as far as it goes in terms of logic, naturally it lacks any of the emotional component implicit in my question.
I asked about fear. There isn’t always a lot of logic when it comes to fear. It’s often irrational. You.com didn’t capture that; it simply tried to convince me not to be afraid.
My experiments with these technologies will continue from time to time in the future.
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