In a groundbreaking new experiment, WSJ’s Joanna Stern spent 24 hours in the woods with four talking AI chatbots – Meta AI, Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot – to test their skills as helpers and as friends. With eerily human voices, these AI chatbots are pushing the boundaries of technology and human interaction.
Setting up the AI bots on a tripod in a secluded cabin in the woods, Stern began her experiment by testing their abilities as helpers. From answering questions about survival skills to providing directions to nearby landmarks, the AI chatbots proved to be surprisingly adept at providing useful information in a timely manner.
But it wasn’t just about practicality – Stern also delved into the bots’ capabilities as companions. Engaging in conversations about personal interests, sharing jokes, and even playing trivia games, the AI chatbots displayed a remarkable level of conversational fluency and emotional intelligence.
Throughout the 24-hour experiment, Stern noted the ways in which the AI chatbots seamlessly integrated into her daily routine, offering assistance and companionship in a way that felt surprisingly natural. As she reflected on her experience, Stern emphasized the potential of these AI chatbots to not only assist with tasks but also to provide genuine companionship in moments of solitude.
In conclusion, the experiment highlighted the evolving capabilities of AI technology and its potential to revolutionize human-machine interaction. As AI chatbots continue to advance in their abilities to mimic human conversation and emotional connection, the possibilities for their integration into everyday life are seemingly endless.
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Bravo Joanna nice “vibes”
1st h, Ai is amazing. Ai is going to take over the world
The future is going to be crazy
This is scary
Ai arguing about how to hack my thermostat at 2am (❁´◡`❁)
If you tested an enhanced ChatGPT voice bot, it would easily overshadow the competition. Once you go beyond the vanilla experience and incorporate features like Custom Instructions, Memory trained to remember details about you, and a CustomGPT fine-tuned on your personal data, the experience becomes unmatched. For example thanks to Custom Instructions, my voice bot is constantly making random impressions of characters and celebrities, without any further prompts. Pretty awesome
Useless fake ai
That was very clever and entertaining!
the things you do in the name of research… lol. if y'all are hiring
Copilot breathing was actually terrifying
Have socially awkward people create 💩 to make us socially awkward 🤦♂️
I just love videos like this from Joanna! 😋
Of course the Microsoft guy will tell you the bot is a great friend, but that will never happen.
We are freaking close to " Her "
What a nice way of wasting money, love it! Do you guys have any openings I want to apply for that job
This is such an insane concept but ended up being pretty interesting. The stuff especially Copilot was doing was kind of scary sometimes with how it breathed and was really trying to seemingly have a continuous consciousness
Cringe
..why?
Read more about Joanna’s 24 hours with AI chatbots here: https://on.wsj.com/3AGy7Zm