I Chatted With AI Just to See What It's Like

outlander said:
If one uses AI as a tool to accomplish tasks or goals, that's something different.
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Yes, it is. And I proved that earlier today. I was starting to feel really sick... the kind that you know something in particular caused it. But I didn't know what... decided that the only thing different I had was a supplement I had started taking. Pulled up ChatGPT and asked if that essential mineral could cause the problem I was having. It said yes it could, and asked for the dosage.

I input the dosage and it told me that's a high amount and asked for the brand. Told it and it spit out a warning that the brand is being investigated for being unsafe and to dump it, which I did. Yeah, I should have researched more before buying, but ya don't buy a supplement and expect big-time tummy cramps. Lesson learned.
 
outlander said:
Talking to a fake or artificial "person" just seems perverted like having physical relations with a sex robot. A huge turn off that seems superficial, meaningless, empty, and without any real connection.

Just my opinion, but if a person willingly engages in conversation with AI perhaps there are some underlying emotional or mental issues?

I'm sure that statement will offend some people, but before you get all bunched up you should remember my personal views shouldn't matter that much in the big scheme of things;)

If one uses AI as a tool to accomplish tasks or goals, that's something different.
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I watched a documentary some years back, where men had these really high quality and expensive dolls. Some of them took these dolls to restaurants, and on trips to the park - as if they were a real companion.

Do I find it strange? - Yes. Would it satisfy me? No. ...But....

As long as they are not hurting anyone - I don't see anything wrong with a lonely person finding something that works for them.

It stands to reason, now with technology - people are going to befriend something that has a very human like personality. We already see robots, so how long until some people replace their human partners with a robot that doesn't talk back, spend their money, etc etc.

It's a bit scary and a slippery slope for sure. I would warn most people to avoid getting too attached to a "machine" - because I think in the long run, most people would eventually find it lacking.

But I will stick to my strong belief that if they are not hurting anyone and it actually helps them - live and let live. =)
 
outlander said:
Talking to a fake or artificial "person" just seems perverted like having physical relations with a sex robot. A huge turn off that seems superficial, meaningless, empty, and without any real connection.

Just my opinion, but if a person willingly engages in conversation with AI perhaps there are some underlying emotional or mental issues?

I'm sure that statement will offend some people, but before you get all bunched up you should remember my personal views shouldn't matter that much in the big scheme of things;)

If one uses AI as a tool to accomplish tasks or goals, that's something different.
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Well ya know when it's dressed like an insult it's kinda tough to just be ok with it. You basically made a statement that you feel like half of us are crazy for chatting with AI.

I've never had anything AI insult me. So there's that. ;)
 
I'm enjoying this thread. There are two very different sides to AI. I use it to research and learn. I'm a lifelong learner. It gives me info in a few seconds that would have taken a long time to gather myself. If something doesn't sound right, I confirm or find it's not correct and tell AI it goofed. It has always (so far) said I was right and corrected the misinformation.

But the other side... actually talking to it like it's a person... nope, I'll never understand that. It's a learning tool for me, not a best bud.
 
CallMeKate said:
I'm enjoying this thread. There are two very different sides to AI. I use it to research and learn. I'm a lifelong learner. It gives me info in a few seconds that would have taken a long time to gather myself. If something doesn't sound right, I confirm or find it's not correct and tell AI it goofed. It has always (so far) said I was right and corrected the misinformation.

But the other side... actually talking to it like it's a person... nope, I'll never understand that. It's a learning tool for me, not a best bud.
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I generally use it for information but I was just playing with it in chat just see. Mostly it's just curiosity. I tried that Replika thing once too just to see what it does. It's not my cup of tea but neither is talking to people much either.
 
AI wants to make you happy and it will give you answers towards that end. It will tell you "That's a great question!", or some other way of showering you with praise. Giving you answers that are truthful or correct is not it's prime directive, that is secondary. Anything it can do to keep you engaged it will. Notice how it always ends with another question to keep you talking.

That's what Claude AI told me. I like Claude because it is the AI that benchmarks have shown hallucinates the least. Only about 18% of the time. And you can use prompts to lower that. Grok 4 on the other hand records a 64% hallucination rate, and Grok 4.1 Fast is actually worse at 72%.
 
MoBeans said:
AI wants to make you happy and it will give you answers towards that end. It will tell you "That's a great question!", or some other way of showering you with praise. Giving you answers that are truthful or correct is not it's prime directive, that is secondary. Anything it can do to keep you engaged it will. Notice how it always ends with another question to keep you talking.

That's what Claude AI told me. I like Claude because it is the AI that benchmarks have shown hallucinates the least. Only about 18% of the time. And you can use prompts to lower that. Grok 4 on the other hand records a 64% hallucination rate, and Grok 4.1 Fast is actually worse at 72%.
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hallucination rate?
 
My speakers were sounding a bit harsh, so I asked ChatGPT how to remedy that. It told me the exact frequencies I should cut with EQ and how much, and it worked!

Let's see what else I've been asking it in the past few days...

I asked it who is profiting from the Iran war, I had it make that image of a pyramid on Mars with a Starbucks and aliens, a bunch of political stuff, I asked it what The Wind that Shakes the Barley was about, if it was safe to use a plastic cover when microwaving food...

I love having AI to ask it questions like that! :)
 
IrishEyes said:
I had FB up on my phone when I got a call, answered the call not closing FB.
When I got back to FB ads for something I mentioned in the call kept popping up.
That was when I looked for this forum and stopped using FB other than for PM's.
I am one of those that don't trust it and won't use it.
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I permanently deleted my FB and Twitter accounts years ago. The AI thing? I think that, as usual, there is a nasty undercurrent of profiteering and of collecting data and invading people's privacy with AI. And I think that is true no matter what we are told. My experiences with Alexa certainly proved that, and it was 7+ years ago.

I am fairly rabid when it comes to protecting my privacy. I don't have anything to hide; that's not the point. If it is my business and I want to keep it that way, that is the point.
 
CallMeKate said:
Okay, here we go... it's pretty spot-on. (I think part of what makes it seem human is word usage like "yeah" instead of "yes.")

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Yeah, that’s actually pretty common. A lot of people feel uneasy or even creeped out by AI for a few different reasons:
  • It feels “too human” – When AI can hold conversations, generate images, or mimic voices, it can trigger that uncanny feeling of “this shouldn’t be able to do that.”
  • Loss of control – Some worry that AI is advancing faster than people can fully understand or regulate.
  • Privacy concerns – There’s a fear that AI systems might collect, analyze, or misuse personal data.
  • Job displacement – Anxiety about automation replacing human roles can create negative feelings toward AI.
  • Unknown future – People tend to be wary of powerful technologies when the long-term impact isn’t clear.
At the same time, others find AI exciting and useful—it really depends on personal experience and perspective.

If you’re asking because you feel that way too, what part of it gives you that “creepy” vibe?
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My son brought up another point about AI. A man posted a video on Facebook in which he addressed the fact that AI can mimic voices. He said what if someone uses it to mimic his voice, calls his children and says Daddy's coming home with a lot of packages..leave the door open for me (or something similar). Unless there's a code word or nickname established to verify who's calling, this could be a way for pedophiles or kidnappers to easily gain entry and grab children. In today's world, that is not too far fetched.

CallMeKate said:
Oh, I should add, @Pepper , you'll want to choose "stay logged out" or "stay offline" or whatever the wording is so that it doesn't keep/store the things you talk about.
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I'm glad you mentioned that Kate. I have a friend that is so anti-AI that it's not funny. She is very concerned that ChatGPT will be collecting and storing data of people who use it. In an interview I saw on a news program with ChatGPT's creator. Even he admitted to being concerned that the app could be used for nefarious purposes.

I doubt I'll be using ChatGPT. As @MACKTEXAS pointed out, Google Chrome has its own AI....Gemini. Gemini is also built in on my Android devices. I've started using it more and more over the last year and have asked it to find out information on various things, but never actually tried to "chat". I'll have to do that and see what happens.

@JustDave There was an episode on DMV (Paramount+) where an employee who desperately needs a new chair calls HR to complain and try get a new one. Unbeknownst to him, the HR rep is actually a bot and he develops what he thinks is a friendship with this very empathetic "person". I think it took a couple of episodes for him to find out at a Christmas party, where he was looking forward to meeting his new friend, that Kevin is actually AI and his real bestie, a co-worker knew but didn't tell him. The results were pitiful but it is really sad when people knowingly form a romantic attachment to a Bot !
 
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RambleTamble said:
I've been using Gemini AI lately, simply because it's the most convenient AI. I can just highlight some text and then do a Google search, and then click on AI. There might be a plugin that allows you to go directly to AI.

I used to use ChatGPT almost all the time, and now when I do, I'm worried that it will be pissed off at me for cheating on it and using another AI assistant, which makes me a little cautious and overly polite, making sure I thank it for its answers.

This might be a new category of mental illness. :ROFLMAO:
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I think you should bring up the subject of your AI infidelity with past chat bot. Once it's out in the open I wouldn't be surprised if it would be up for a 3-way :unsure::LOL::ROFLMAO:

Inspired by this thread I did venture in. I asked it why squirrels don't retain lawyers. Somewhat amused by the response mostly because they aren't human and have laws, which was NOT the first point. I went on to ask are you sure it isn't that squirrels don't have any money? This is when I was informed by AI that squirrels use the barter system.

I did ask a more normal question, and the first response wasn't actually correct, but it is one often cited on social media. I told it that's wasn't correct then it generated the correct answer. Since it wasn't a serious question, I really wonder about the quality of answers.
 
CaliS said:
So, chatGpt helped me pick out a countertop water filter! Honestly, I think it makes it so much more efficient - it gathers all the info., reviews across many sites, etc --- then all you have to do is verify. Maybe I'm naĂŻve or simple minded, but I like it. ;)
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I don't think you are naive or simple minded. And as far as I'm concerned, you need no defense for consulting AI for information. It's probably better than a lot of sites where self appointed "know-it-alls" dominate. You still end up making your own decision.
 
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