Okay, chat GPT's voice feature.
You sent us quite a bit about this.
So robotic voices, fun accents.
This feels like something bigger, right?
It really is.
Yeah.
It's like how we talk to machines is totally changing.
We're not just typing anymore.
It's becoming a conversation almost like, like we're talking to another person.
Yeah, exactly.
There's nuance now, even emotion.
It's wild.
Okay.
Hold on.
Because the transcript mentions someone using just their voice to browse the web.
Like ordering food, making appointments, even paying bills.
All just by talking.
That's yeah.
And that's a perfect example of how this tech is making things easier.
Imagine tech just gets us, you know, like it just responds to how we naturally speak.
But is that good?
Yeah.
I mean, it's cool, but a little creepy too, right?
Sorry, go on.
You're saying.
Oh, no, it's just, it's definitely both exciting and a bit unsettling, but that's technology, right?
True.
Now back to this transcript, it keeps mentioning custom instructions.
What are those?
They sound important.
Okay.
So custom instructions, think of it like you're telling chat GPT how to be like giving it
guidelines or even a personality, a personality.
Okay.
I need an example because like you could say you're a tutor and you're teaching me business
English and boom, it changes how it talks to you.
So it's way more than just picking an accent.
It's like building the whole vibe of how chat GPT interacts.
Exactly.
Which makes sense why the transcript talks about tutoring so much, right?
Absolutely.
Imagine you need to practice for a big presentation.
You've got chat GPT there 24 seven ready to help.
Okay.
But is it really like having someone else there though, because that's starting to feel
like that movie her, you know, where he falls for his AI.
That's what's so crazy about this tech, right?
It makes you ask those questions like what is intelligence, you know, what separates
us from machines if they can sound and even feel well human.
Okay.
But the transcript also talks about language learning.
Hold on and translate.
Translate and it'll be practice way more than basic translation chat.
GPT can help with pronunciation vocabulary, even like the little cultural things you need
to know.
So I'm going to Paris.
I could have a conversation with chat GPT and it'd be like, I'm actually talking to
a Parisian.
Yeah.
Slang the whole deal.
That's wild.
Okay.
But how good are the accents though?
Really?
Be honest.
Oh, it's getting good.
Really good from standard American British, even to more specific dialects, you know,
but it's not like perfect.
We're just still in development, but it's pretty amazing how well it captures how we
talk.
Okay.
That's kind of freaky really a little bit.
Yeah.
It is kind of weird though, right?
Like hearing a computer talk like a person makes you wonder when does it become, you
know, more than just a computer talking.
It's almost too real.
That's that's kind of creepy.
Exactly.
And that's something we got to think about as this tech gets, you know, even better
because it could be, I don't know, dangerous.
I wouldn't say dangerous, but we got to be careful.
But there's good stuff too, especially for like accessibility.
Okay.
How so?
And the transcript mentions voice API here.
What is that?
Yeah.
So API sounds super technical, but it's actually pretty simple.
Think of it like chat GPT's voice can work with other apps now.
Oh, so other people can use it.
Exactly.
It's like the possibilities are endless now.
We're not just talking to chat GPT on our phones.
It could be in anything.
Wait, so like instead of just talking to my phone, I could talk to like.
Your fridge, your car, basically anything.
Okay.
That's both cool and scary at the same time.
Like what happens when everything has a voice?
It's a whole new world, right?
But there are definitely some ethical things to consider.
Like in the transcript, they mentioned AI companions.
Yeah.
AI friends.
It's like, are we going to start needing robots to cure our loneliness now?
It's a tough one.
Some people might really benefit from that kind of companionship, especially people who
have trouble, you know, connecting with others.
But then it's like, are we just going to become more isolated because of tech?
It's like a double-edged sword.
Right.
For sure.
It's something we're going to have to figure out as we go.
But back to what I was saying about the API in games.
Oh yeah.
AI characters in video games.
Yeah.
That's got to be a game changer.
Right.
Imagine talking to a character and their responses are different every time because
they're learning from you.
So it's not just like the same old dialogue options.
It's like you're having a real conversation.
Yeah.
And it could change how stories are told in games.
Instead of following a script, you're creating a unique experience.
That's amazing.
Okay.
But what about more realistic stuff?
Like the transcript mentioned using it as a universal translator.
Oh yeah.
Think about it.
You could travel anywhere and have a conversation with anyone.
No more language barriers.
That would be incredible.
No more awkward hand gestures or trying to find someone who speaks English.
Exactly.
And think about what that could mean for like global communication and diplomacy.
If we could all just understand each other, imagine the possibility.
Seriously.
But all of that is still using chat GPT through like an app or a website, right?
But this API I was talking about, that's where things get really interesting.
So we could be talking to like anything.
Our houses, our cars, even like our toasters.
Exactly.
Think about it.
Like your refrigerator tells you what to make for dinner or your car warns you about traffic.
But it's like a conversation, not a robot voice.
Okay.
But back to the AI friends thing for a second, because that's still messing with me.
What happens when the tech gets so good, people would rather hang out with their AI buddy than a real person.
It's a valid concern.
And honestly, we don't have the answer yet.
On one hand, imagine someone who's lonely, isolated.
An AI companion could be amazing for them.
Right.
Like company without the pressure of, you know, actual human interaction.
Exactly.
But it could also make some people even more withdrawn, right?
Why bother with real relationships when your AI buddy gets you perfectly?
It's like, does tech bring us together or make us more alone?
It's that age old question.
And it's tougher to answer than ever.
It really is.
Tech, AI, it's all just tools.
It's up to us to use them wisely.
But with AI, especially now that it can sound and feel so real, we got to be careful.
Which reminds me, we didn't touch on the ethical side much.
Oh, right.
The transcript did mention that.
Like, what happens when AI is so good at faking emotions, we can't tell if it's real or not.
It's freaky, right?
Imagine you're pouring your heart out to someone and it turns out to be a computer program the whole time.
What does that even mean for being human, you know?
It's like we're living in a sci-fi movie.
And it's exciting, but also kind of terrifying.
Totally.
But even with all the what-ifs, there's a ton of good that can come from this.
Think about it.
AI could help people who have trouble socializing, give them a safe space to practice, or even in education,
imagine a world where every kid has a personalized tutor that adapts to how they learn best.
OK, now that's the kind of future I get behind.
Yeah.
But it feels like we're only scratching the surface here.
We are.
This tech is so new, we're all figuring it out as we go.
Exactly.
So, listeners, we want to hear from you.
Is ChatGPT's voice feature just a cool party trick, or is this the start of something much bigger?
Let us know.
And that's it for our deep dive into the world of AI and voice technology.
Thanks for listening.