Rachel Ament on LinkedIn: Parenting is so hard that I turned to ChatGPT for help - The Boston Globe (2024)

I, for one, welcome our benevolent AI overlords, etc...everyone is (rightfully) very upset about the use of AI for content creation and art. Those are low-hanging fruit; I'm finding the real usefulness is in the ability to synthesize knowledge quickly. This, by the way, was used with ChatGPT-4https://lnkd.in/gbDmpnNp

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The Latest "Human-like" or "Flirty" AI Could Destroy your privacy and mental health. 🚨 This is AI's Danger Zone!🚨We have published a video below discussing what the latest updates we have seen from Open AI with their GPT 4o and Google's I/O announcements, which were pretty much all about AI.There are a lot of areas to cover and I suggest you watch the video. But the bottom line is as follows:1️⃣ While the announced features are truly remarkable (I think they have revolutionised human-machine interactions quite fundamentally), the dark side however is that your privacy is screwed!2️⃣ The AI models behind all of these features are the same. Meaning, that all of the key issues of hallucinations and data leaks have not been fully resolved. So more of your data is at risk with these models.3️⃣ The bizarre obsession of making AI "human-like" and Open AI's weird obsession with making it flirty is dangerous. Not to mention, it highlights the misogynistic attitude we still see today in the tech world where women are flirting with tools. I really could not believe my eyes when I saw their video. What are we actually trying to achieve here exactly?4️⃣ Anthropomorphising AI is not a new concept, but we have seen serious consequences to vulnerable people in believing that they are building real relationships with AI, which is not a living being with any emotions, ethics, or humane elements. It's all mathematical algorithms mimicking emotions. We have seen stories where such individuals killed themselves because ChatGPT told them to do it!5️⃣ While many of the same entities involved in the above announcements talked over the years about sovereign AI, all of the above is the exact opposite of sovereignty.6️⃣ Businesses are not as excited about these features because they see how much data will be sucked up into the cloud, which is a big issue. I think this has now compromised enterprises' trust in AI even further.7️⃣ Based on the above, I think this has now exposed the opportunity for Apple to jump in and take over this market. I made a prediction back in January 2024 that this year is Apple's AI year and I still stand by it. It is the only company that is in the position and resources to deliver all of the features announced above but locked away within your device - ie, they are in the best position and timing to offer true sovereign AI through edge AI frameworks.https://lnkd.in/eBpqkYWC#AI #Ethics #ResponsibleAI #Google #GPT

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A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology explores the question, "Can ChatGPT also excel in offering social advice?" The study found that the latest versions of ChatGPT do surpass professionals in dispensing personal advice.https://lnkd.in/g6mUpgih FuturistSpeaker.com #foresight #predictions #futuretrends #futureofwork #futurejobs #keynotespeaker #futuriststrategy #mostquoted

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𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?Below article by Will Knight and Reece Rogers creates the perfect foundation for questions that deserve a robust discussion.📌 Could a humanlike AI voice lead you to trust its output, even when 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴?📌 Will emotional bonds with AI 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 your motivation to (re-)connect with real people?📌 Can forming emotional ties with AI lead to dependence or even 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?📌 Is AI’s persuasive voice 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 your beliefs and behaviors?ORAre people 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 to interact with AI voices and use them to enhance real connections, mental health, and social skills? And AI voices just one of many things that can influence behavior - for good and bad?I have my own opinions as the co-founder of an AI mental health companion and want to listen to you first. How can we use AI-powered voices 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆?Please share your thoughts!John Nosta MEL SELLICK Maria Luciana A. Edward Frank Morris Simon Greenman Ebikara Spiff ᴀɪᴄᴍᴄ Peter Csathy Herbert Bay Alisha Phillips Margarida Barreto Andee Chua 🏳️🌈 Amanda Bickerstaff David Cooper, PsyD Dr Jessica Gold PCC Afke Schouten Tia LaRue Jim Carter III Earkick Ali Ramos, LCSW Allie K. Miller------------------------------------🎤I write about the role of AI in mental health and personal growth.Sometimes, I write just to connect with you!🔔Ring the bell on my profile🔝Follow me#HumanAIinteraction #AIvoice #AIchatbots #AImentlhealthcompnionshttps://lnkd.in/eHCBhSQD

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Perhaps AI voices will expand human connections!The idea that AI voices will kill human connections is like saying the invention of the telephone would end face-to-face conversations. Did it change how we connect? Absolutely. Did it kill our connections? Far from it.AI voices aren't here to replace human connections; they're here to enhance them. Think of them as the virtual assistants we never knew we needed. Imagine having an AI that knows your favorite songs, remembers your coffee order, or even reminds you to call your mom on her birthday. These voices can fill the gaps in our busy lives, keeping us more connected, not less.Plus, there's a playful side to this. Who says AI can't have a sense of humor? With the right programming, AI voices can make us laugh, inspire us, or even help us through tough times. They're not just digital echoes; they're becoming part of our extended social circle—a new kind of companion that complements, rather than competes with, our human connections.This article feels rather knee-jerk and dystopian...

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Would you like to try out a cool AI tool that I built? https://lnkd.in/eFQhmYkS . You'll need to be subscribed to a ChatGPT Plus plan. Read more below: Eager to improve your happiness and curious about a technique to increase your mental health? Inspired by the research and writing of Shawn Achor in his book "Before Happiness", my custom GPT, Positivizer, helps reframe negative experiences by suggesting alternative but equally true alternative ways of thinking (or "vantage points"). Check out the tool here: https://lnkd.in/eFQhmYkSTry inputting scenarios like, "My boss gave me critical feedback on my most recent project", "I'm struggling to stay patient and encouraging at home", "I wish I could engage in more healthy habits", or "Help reframe this news story: [pasted here]". Answer a few quick follow-up questions, and explore some alternative ways of framing these experiences that may encourage and help you!I'd love to hear about your experiences with this tool -- feel free to share your chat transcripts or your general feedback in the comments below. I hope this helps each of us improve our happiness!

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New blog post from Gabb Wireless shared on Techthusiast.netGabb Year in Review 2023: AI, social media lawsuits, and a lot of reasons to be optimistic - https://loom.ly/gxsrMNw#2023 #socialmedia #AI

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Very interesting article about #AI and how companionship apps are one of the fastest-growing parts of the A.I. industry. “You’ll wake up one day and someone you know (possibly your kid) will have an A.I. friend. It won’t be a gimmick, a game, or a sign of mental illness. It will feel like a real, important relationship, one that offers a convincing replica of empathy and understanding. In some cases, it feels just as good as the real thing.”

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Individuals who do not practice free will (SELF-control) may become thought hoarders. If these thoughts/ideas are not reconciled with one another, mental illness may result. This concept may be difficult to understand, yet it happens. AI can offer a real-world demonstration of the problem.The following quote is from an American Thinker article:ChatGPT malfunctions and spits out unintelligible ‘gibberish.’https://lnkd.in/gWvUAqPd

Today I asked ChatGPT to write a public speech on the topic of brain injury, the impact it has on confidence and mental health, and the process of recovery.The result?AI nailed it!Does that mean we public speakers can hang up our rhetorical devices, burn our visual aids, and slump into monsyllabic conversation?No.Whilst the speech was a technical masterpiece, the tale lacked the human touch: the emotions, being relatable, and the ability to create a connection on a level only humans are (currently) capable of.At some indeterminate point in the future, this may change.For now, AI can't replace you and your public speaking skills.#publicspeaker #publicspeaking