The hottest Chatbots Substack posts right now

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Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM 19 implied HN points 18 Sep 23
  1. Hallucinations in AI models can be a double-edged sword; they can lead to creativity but also cause issues with trust. It's important to think about how much we can rely on these chatbots.
  2. Some researchers believe that hallucinations help chatbots become better partners in creativity. They argue that these 'mistakes' can lead to unexpected and innovative ideas.
  3. Despite the risks, there's a fascination with the unpredictable nature of AI chatbots. Embracing their quirks could potentially unlock new ways of thinking and collaborating.
Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM 19 implied HN points 26 Jun 23
  1. Search engines are changing a lot, and soon we might just chat with AI instead of typing our questions. They might still show some links, but the focus will be on conversation.
  2. Google had the goal of using AI in their search from the very beginning. Even in 2002, they tried a service where humans would answer questions, but they quickly realized they needed AI to handle all the inquiries.
  3. Larry Page, one of Google's founders, said that they would know their mission was complete once their search engine was fully powered by AI. They see the future of search as relying on artificial intelligence.
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Tech Buzz China Insider 19 implied HN points 14 Apr 23
  1. Ernie Bot by Baidu competes in the AI chatbot market, facing challenges but promising multi-modal capabilities and potential in China's AI landscape.
  2. Baidu leads in LLMs in China but lags behind OpenAI in model power, aiming to monetize Ernie Bot through enterprise solutions and expecting a revenue of up to 1 billion RMB in 2023.
  3. Large AI model training costs offer tech giants an advantage, while Baidu navigates export controls & domestic AI GPU options to meet China's AI needs.
Apperceptive (moved to buttondown) 32 implied HN points 31 Jul 23
  1. Many businesses struggle to measure the true value of implementing AI solutions.
  2. The key problem lies in defining and measuring what 'good driving' or 'good writing' actually means.
  3. Executives should be cautious about overly relying on AI like ChatGPT for creative tasks, as they may miss out on the unique perspectives and insights that humans offer.
State Space Adventures 2 HN points 30 May 24
  1. The Chinese AI scene is highly competitive, with companies developing advanced models at a rapid pace to outdo each other.
  2. Chinese AI companies are engaging in a pricing war to make their models more accessible, leading to reduced costs and free versions of top models.
  3. Chinese tech giants like Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance are investing in AI development and competing against each other in the chatbot space.
The Product Channel By Sid Saladi 13 implied HN points 18 Feb 24
  1. Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on Private Data are becoming popular for creating AI assistants that can engage customers, answer questions, assist employees, and automate tasks.
  2. The Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework enhances the capabilities of LLMs by incorporating external, real-time information into AI responses, revolutionizing the accuracy and relevance of generated content.
  3. Implementing RAG in enterprises through steps like choosing a foundational LLM, preparing a knowledge base, encoding text into embeddings, implementing semantic search, composing final prompts, and generating responses can transform business operations by empowering employees, enhancing customer engagement, streamlining decision-making, driving innovation, and optimizing content strategy.
Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots 19 implied HN points 11 Apr 23
  1. ChatGPT is more than just a large language model; it's a conversational service that uses AI to manage conversations and gather data from different sources.
  2. Plugins allow ChatGPT to connect with other applications, making it more versatile and capable of performing various tasks, similar to apps in an app store.
  3. Using the ChatGPT API requires understanding specific formats for input and output, which helps in building custom applications with the AI.
Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots 19 implied HN points 06 Apr 23
  1. Visual Programming tools are being used to connect prompts in applications, making it easier to create conversational interfaces.
  2. Chaining prompts involves transforming and organizing data from responses to ensure better output and decision-making in AI applications.
  3. Good design of these tools includes making it easy to build, edit, and debug chains while also allowing users to interact flexibly with the AI.
AI Disruption 2 HN points 10 May 24
  1. OpenAI will livestream an update on May 13 regarding ChatGPT and GPT-4 improvements.
  2. There is speculation about a potential GPT-4.5 variant with enhanced features like better understanding, more current knowledge, and improved performance.
  3. The rumored GPT-4.5 improvements suggest advancements in design, functionality, language handling, and response quality.
Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots 19 implied HN points 01 Mar 23
  1. Creating conversational interfaces with language learning models (LLMs) is tricky because the responses can be very different each time. This makes it hard to keep conversations flowing smoothly.
  2. If you change something small in the middle of a conversation, it can mess up everything that comes after. This makes planning the conversation a bit complicated.
  3. As these chatbots get more complex, we can use groups of connected steps to manage the conversation better. Future tools might make it easier for people to design these conversations without coding.
Internal exile 26 implied HN points 26 May 23
  1. AI can be manipulated through poisoning attacks, affecting outcomes and creating incentives for spammers and tech companies.
  2. Influencers drive the trend of 'kinetic' food in restaurants, emphasizing visual appeal for videos over taste.
  3. The 'sharing economy' has shifted from genuine sharing to profit-driven exploitation, impacting workers and service users.
Causal Deference 8 implied HN points 17 Nov 23
  1. GPTs can be used to create custom chatbots, but the killer app is still elusive.
  2. OpenAI's GPTs feature allows for powerful functionality by combining saved prompts with backend tools like Bing search.
  3. There is potential in developing GPT-based systems with better posting assistance, context awareness, and batch processing for more compelling applications.
Year 2049 15 implied HN points 14 Apr 23
  1. In the First Age of Human-Computer Interaction, communication with machines was through code like punched cards.
  2. The Second Age introduced point-and-click interfaces, making interactions more visual and user-friendly.
  3. The Third Age brings natural language interactions where AI understands us, like with ChatGPT, changing how we interact with technology.
Year 2049 13 implied HN points 03 Mar 23
  1. Apple is working on noninvasive blood glucose tracking tech for the Apple Watch to help monitor health and prevent diseases.
  2. The EU is looking to regulate AI through the proposed AI Act, including risk levels, transparency requirements, and focus on high-risk applications.
  3. Blue Origin is developing solar cells using simulated lunar soil to support sustainable human presence on the Moon, collaborating with NASA.
Year 2049 8 implied HN points 11 Aug 23
  1. AI can't fully replace human customer service agents due to limitations and the importance of human connection.
  2. AI chatbots are improving but people still prefer interacting with human agents for emotional support and flexibility.
  3. The potential lies in having AI and human agents work together to enhance productivity and performance in customer service.
The AI Observer 3 implied HN points 20 Feb 24
  1. AI models are experiencing performance degradation over time due to user interactions, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation to maintain effectiveness.
  2. Chatbots have shifted from unpredictable entities to function-focused tools, raising concerns about their lack of engagement and personality.
  3. Model drift, including concept drift and data drift, can lead to unreliable machine learning predictions, impacting decision-making, customer satisfaction, financial outcomes, and trust in AI systems.
AI Progress Newsletter 3 implied HN points 22 Apr 23
  1. Developing domain-specific chatbots tailored to industries like healthcare, finance, and legal services can provide specialized support and knowledge to users.
  2. Automated fact-checking systems using NLP techniques aim to verify the accuracy of information to combat misinformation in news articles and social media.
  3. NLP specialists have various opportunities to explore beyond ChatGPT, as the field is evolving with new challenges and possibilities.
Don't Worry About the Vase 1 HN point 15 Feb 24
  1. Gemini Advanced shows potential in some areas but is perceived as slightly behind ChatGPT overall.
  2. Gemini Advanced is faster and offers unlimited messages compared to ChatGPT, making it beneficial for workflow.
  3. Gemini Advanced has pros like good explanations, faster response, and Google integration, but also cons like being less flexible and refusing to answer more frequently.
Boris Again 1 HN point 22 Apr 23
  1. Alternative AI models like Claude, Dolly V2, and Alpaca offer different features and prices compared to ChatGPT and GPT-4.
  2. Each model has its unique strengths and weaknesses, like speed, coherence, licensing restrictions, and price per token.
  3. While some models are self-hosted and free to access, others may require a request or have specific pricing structures.
Unbound 1 HN point 18 Mar 23
  1. The writing by AI may lack originality and expressiveness, despite being able to mimic human language well.
  2. Critics highlight the controlled nature of AI chatbot conversations as a realistic feature that some find attractive in a sensitive societal context.
  3. There are concerns that AI's continuous learning from existing texts might lead to a decline in originality and quality of human writings, potentially resulting in a chaotic situation.
Microfrontends, Architecture and Trade-offs 0 implied HN points 14 Apr 23
  1. Consider the nature of the task to determine the most effective interaction mode, as chat may not always be optimal.
  2. The improvement of Large Language Models (LLMs) could lead to a world where UIs are generated on demand based on user intent.
  3. Generative UIs could self-assemble based on user requests and adapt to tasks, offering a dynamic and efficient user experience.