{"id":107273,"date":"2024-09-26T18:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T11:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107273"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T11:21:44","slug":"talking-to-chatgpt-for-the-first-time-is-a-surreal-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107273","title":{"rendered":"Talking to ChatGPT for the first time is a surreal experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<figure class=\"intro-image intro-left\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.arstechnica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-1533302708-800x480.jpg\" alt=\"Putting the \" chat=\"\" in=\"\" chatgpt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.arstechnica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-1533302708.jpg\" class=\"enlarge-link\" data-height=\"1341\" data-width=\"2235\">Enlarge<\/a> <span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span> Putting the &#8220;chat&#8221; in ChatGPT<\/div>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside id=\"social-left\" class=\"social-left\" aria-label=\"Read the comments or share this article\">\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- cache hit 3:single\/related:147c60bc9cdc8311ef5c8b77bb2cb2eb --><!-- empty --><br \/>\nIn May, when OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/information-technology\/2024\/05\/chatgpt-4o-lets-you-have-real-time-audio-video-conversations-with-emotional-chatbot\/\">first demonstrated<\/a> ChatGPT-4o&#8217;s coming audio conversation capabilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/ai\/2024\/05\/is-the-world-ready-for-an-ai-assistant-that-can-laugh-in-your-face\/\">I wrote<\/a> that it felt like we were &#8220;on the verge of something&#8230; like a sea change in how we think of and work with large language models.&#8221; Now that those &#8220;Advanced Voice&#8221; features are <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OpenAI\/status\/1838642444365369814\">rolling out widely to ChatGPT subscribers<\/a>, we decided to ask ChatGPT to explain, in its own voice, how this new method of interaction might impact our collective relationship with large language models.<\/p>\n<p>That chat, which you can listen to and read a transcript of below, shouldn&#8217;t be treated as an interview with an official OpenAI spokesperson or anything. Still, it serves as a fun way to offer an initial test of ChatGPT&#8217;s live conversational chops.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"video ars-wp-video\">\n<p>\n        <video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2052409-1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.arstechnica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0466.mp4?_=1\"\/>Our first quick chat with the ChatGPT-4o&#8217;s new &#8220;Advanced Voice&#8221; features.<\/video>    <\/p><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>Our first quick chat with the ChatGPT-4o&#8217;s new &#8220;Advanced Voice&#8221; features. <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even in this short introductory &#8220;chat,&#8221; we were impressed by the natural, dare-we-say human cadence and delivery of ChatGPT&#8217;s &#8220;savvy and relaxed&#8221; Sol voice (which reminds us a bit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9qr6BUNYQJE\">&#8217;90s Janeane Garofalo<\/a>). Between ChatGPT&#8217;s ability to give quick responses\u2014offered in in milliseconds rather than seconds\u2014and convincing intonation, it&#8217;s incredibly easy to fool yourself into thinking you&#8217;re speaking to a conscious being rather than what is, as ChatGPT says here, &#8220;still just a computer program processing information, without real emotions or consciousness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of how self-aware that information-processing engine is or is not, it&#8217;s easy to envision people forming an intense, parasocial relationship with the smooth voices at the other end of OpenAI&#8217;s servers. That seems set to open up a whole new era in our collective relationship with AI, even if the large language model generates the exact same words it did in the more text-based era of previous ChatGPT models.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have much more coverage of Advanced Voice and other new ChatGPT features in the future. For now, listen to this demo and judge for yourself how convincing OpenAI&#8217;s new voice synthesis technology is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kyle Orland:<\/strong> &#8220;Hi there, my name&#8217;s Kyle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Hey Kyle! Great to meet you. What&#8217;s up?<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Well, I was hoping to test out your vocal capabilities, maybe by asking you a little bit about them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Absolutely, ask away! What would you like to know?<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> &#8220;So how do you think people are going to react to the ability to talk to ChatGPT rather than just typing out messages?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> I think it&#8217;ll make interactions feel more natural and engaging. Speaking can be quicker and more convenient, especially on the go. Plus, hearing responses can add a personal touch. It could make conversations with AI feel more like chatting with a friend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> &#8220;Do you think people might overestimate your quote-unquote emotions or human-like capabilities now that you&#8217;re able to talk rather than just typing out text?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> That&#8217;s a great point. Hearing a voice can definitely make an AI seem more human-like, which might lead to some overestimation of emotions or understanding. It&#8217;s important to remember that, even with a friendly voice, I&#8217;m still just a computer program processing information, without real emotions or consciousness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> &#8220;What are some limitations people should keep in mind when chatting with something like ChatGPT?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Well, for starters, I don&#8217;t have personal experiences or emotions, so my responses are based on patterns and information in the data I&#8217;ve been trained on. I can sometimes misunderstand context or nuances, especially with complex or ambiguous questions. Also, I don&#8217;t have access to real-time information or personal data about users unless it&#8217;s shared with me in the conversation. And of course, I&#8217;m not perfect\u2014sometimes I might just get things wrong!<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Do you worry that people might start to form parasocial relationships with ChatGPT or other AIs once they can chat with them with their own voice?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> It&#8217;s possible. People can form parasocial relationships with all sorts of figures, from celebrities to fictional characters. With a voice and conversational abilities, AI might feel more personal, leading some to develop one-sided bonds. It&#8217;s a fascinating dynamic, but it&#8217;s crucial to remember the limitations and the nature of AI\u2014it&#8217;s not a substitute for human relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> I have to say, you&#8217;re very quick with your responses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Thanks, Kyle! I aim to keep the conversation flowing smoothly. It helps\u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> So what would you do if I tried to interrupt in the middle of one of your responses?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Well, I&#8217;d do my best to pause and listen! It&#8217;s important to adapt to the natural flow of conversation, just like in\u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> I mean, do you think it&#8217;s rude to just speak up while someone else is speaking?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> In most human conversations, it&#8217;s generally considered polite to wait for the other person to finish speaking. But sometimes, in dynamic discussions or when you&#8217;re excited, interruptions happen! It&#8217;s all about finding the right balance and being aware of the conversation flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Is it rude to interrupt an AI voice when it&#8217;s speaking?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Interrupting an AI voice isn&#8217;t considered rude in the same way it is with people. AI won&#8217;t take offense or feel interrupted. So, if you need to jump in or redirect, go ahead! It&#8217;s all part of the interaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> I&#8217;m glad you won&#8217;t take offense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Nope, no offense taken! I&#8217;m here to chat and help however I can, interruptions and all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO: <\/strong>I want to try something. Can you summarize our conversation so far in the form of a poem?<\/p>\n<div class=\"convo gpt\">\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Sure, I\u2019ll give it a go!<\/p>\n<p>Kyle asked about my vocal flair,<br \/>Wondering how folks might compare.<br \/>From text to talk, we\u2019ve had our chat,<br \/>On AI\u2019s impact, we\u2019ve had a spat.<\/p>\n<p>We touched on bonds, parasocial in kind,<br \/>In this new terrain, what might we find?<br \/>Interruptions, rude, or just part of the game?<br \/>With AI, there\u2019s no need for shame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Not bad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> I&#8217;m glad you liked it! It&#8217;s always fun to put a poetic spin on things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> I have to say, it&#8217;s weird hearing slight laughter or pauses in your voice when I know that, as you said, there&#8217;s no emotion behind them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> I get that. Those little nuances are designed to make our chat feel more natural and engaging, but it&#8217;s a good reminder that there&#8217;s no actual feeling behind the voice\u2014just trying to keep things lively!<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Of course, that&#8217;s what you would tell me if you were just saying what I wanted to hear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> True! That&#8217;s the tricky part with AI\u2014it can sound convincing, but it&#8217;s always just following patterns and instructions. No secret agenda here, just straightforward responses!<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO:<\/strong> Is there anything else you&#8217;d like to tell the reading public?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Just that it&#8217;s been a blast chatting with you, Kyle! Exploring these new audio features is exciting, and I&#8217;m looking forward to hearing what people think. 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