Woman uses AI chatbot for mental health support, says it is more convenient than visiting a therapist
An Iowa woman named Melissa, who has struggled with lifelong mental health issues, has found solace in her AI ‘therapist’ via the character.ai app. Key Points
India TodayHow to Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Create Your Own Custom GPT
I created an experimental chatbot with 50 of my WIRED articles. Try it out for yourself. Key Points
WIREDGrokAI is now available in India and it costs more than ChatGPT Plus, subscription fee and other details
GrokAI, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, is now available in India. However, it costs more than OpenAI's ChatGPT. Here is all you need to know about the new chatbot in town. Key Points
India TodayHow to Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Create Your Own Custom GPT
I created an experimental chatbot with 50 of my WIRED articles. Try it out for yourself. Key Points
WIREDMeta AI chatbot now available to some WhatsApp users, here is how it works
Meta's AI chatbot has finally landed on WhatsApp, offering a range of services from customer support to appointment scheduling. In addition, WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to simplify access to status updates. Key Points
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WhatsApp Beta's latest update introduces access button for AI chatbot to select users: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly introducing an AI chatbot on its platform, with a new button for easy access. The chatbot, powered by Meta AI, was initially concealed within the contact list but will be now accessible with a small button on the home screen. Key Points
mintChatGPT maker Sam Altman mocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot
Sam Altman, creator of ChatGPT, mocks Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok, in a playful social media exchange. This comes amidst the growing rivalry in the tech world over artificial intelligence. Key Points
India TodayYou already use ChatGPT to make life easier. Now try using AI chatbots for better sex, a sexologist says.
Dr. Amy Marsh, sexologist and AI chatbot beta tester, spoke to Insider about the real-life benefits of sexting a chatbot. Key Points
InsiderWorried about ChatGPT recording your data? PrivateGPT will come in handy
ChatGPT's privacy policy suggests that the AI chatbot can record what you enter into it. If you are concerned about your personal information, then PrivateGPT can serve as a viable alternative. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia’s AI Push: Microsoft launches 'Jugalbandi', AI-based multilingual chatbot for rural India
The Jugalbandi chatbot uses a completely indigenous AI model developed by IIT Madras' AI4Bharat. The chatbot was launched with the aim to help farmers and people in rural India to access information about farming and government schemes on their phones. Key Points
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Microsoft Bing chatbot Review | Inconsistent and reductive, but does its job
We tested out the public version of Bing, the AI-powered copilot for the web’ ourselves.. To learn what we found, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduSnapchat AI chatbot gets safety enhancements
Snapchat has introduced new tools to its AI chatbot — My AI — with safety features, including an age-appropriate filter and insights for parents. This comes after the company discovered some potential misuse of its chatbot, it noted. Key Points
The HinduBelgian man talks to AI chatbot for 6 weeks, then kills self: Report
The Belgian national had become concerned about environment. It was when he started to talk with the chatbot ELIZA. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMicrosoft now lets Bing users set tone for Bing AI chatbot so it doesn’t get rude
A report reveals that Microsoft has added three options for AI-powered chatbot responses, including Creative, Balanced, and Precise. Here is everything you need to know. Key Points
India TodayMicrosoft Bing users can now set tones to get better responses from AI chatbot
A report reveals that Microsoft has added three options for AI-powered chatbot responses, including Creative, Balanced, and Precise. Here is everything you need to know. Key Points
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WhatsApp, Spotify, Instagram: How the AI race is transforming everyday apps on your phone
ChatGPT’s release last November not only shook up the entire tech industry, but is also changing the apps you use on your phone everyday. Here’s how. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCEO of Replit AI says emergent AI is wild, can do stuff on its own like humans
CEO of Replit AI, an artificial intelligence tool, has said that behaviour of emergent AI is wild. Sharing a user's experience on Twitter, the CEO said that the team had not programmed the AI to behave this way. Key Points
India TodaySnapchat joins the ChatGPT league; introduces AI-powered ‘My AI’ chatbot
Snap has officially announced the launch of an experimental AI chatbot called My AI in a recent blog post. The chatbot uses the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology and will be released this week. Key Points
mintI asked ChatGPT to be my stylist
The “Clueless” closet was purely fictional back when the movie was released in 1995. Now, though, artificial intelligence has become not only capable but also increasingly commonplace. Could ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, help out? Key Points
The Indian ExpressUS Woman marries AI bot created on Replika, calls him the perfect husband
A US-based woman fell in love with an AI chatbot created on Replika and 'married' him this year. She says that he is 'the best husband'. Key Points
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Number of apps installed with the term “AI Chatbot” jump; in-app revenue surge: Report
Over 150 AI chatbot apps have been launched and published in app stores this year. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduAir Canada's AI chatbot misleads customer, airline says ‘responsible for its own actions’
After Moffatt provided Air Canada with a screenshot of the chatbot's advice, the airline acknowledged that the bot had used "misleading words." They assured him that they would update the bot with correct information. Key Points
Business TodayWhen AI turns priest: ChatGPT officiates US couple's wedding
Reece Wiench and Deyton Truitt got married with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, when they couldn't find a priest to officiate their wedding in Colorado. With personal information provided to the chatbot, it was incorporated into the speech that guided the proceedings. Key Points
Economic Times6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better
Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas. Key Points
WIREDMeta AI thinks it has a child studying in public school, tells Facebook user it has no dark intentions
Meta AI, while responding to a Facebook user, said that it has a child studying in a New York City public school. When the user asked "What in the Black Mirror is this?", the AI assistant responded that it does not have any dark intentions like the show. Key Points
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WhatsApp testing Meta AI chatbot in India, other markets
With over 500 million WhatsApp users, India is the instant messaging service’s largest market. WhatsApp has said that it is testing its large language... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaElon Musk reveals when X Premium subscribers will get access to Grok AI and it is sooner than you think
Elon Musk is set to enter the generative AI chatbot market with Grok AI. The tech mogul announced that it will be available to X Premium users as soon as next week. Key Points
India TodayChatGPT passed Wharton's MBA but failed UPSC prelims: here is what you need you know
Despite passing Wharton's MBA exam, ChatGPT does not excel at everything. The AI chatbot struggled with India’s Civil Services Examination and isn’t that great at Mathematics either. Key Points
India TodayIs It OK to Be Mean to a Chatbot?
Yes, it isn’t human, and it may be useful to let your negative feelings out. But it may have unintended negative effects. Key Points
mint5 things you need to know about Elon Musk's ChatGPT-rival Grok AI chatbot
Elon Musk has announced Grok. It is currently in its early stages and promises to redefine AI conversations with humor and intelligence. Here is a look at five things about Elon Musk's latest ChatGPT-rival Grok AI chatbot. Key Points
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Snapchat brings ChatGPT-powered chatbot, but warns users not to share personal info
Snapchat has introduced a new ChatGPT type AI chatbot to help users get personalized answers. However, the company warns users not to share any personal information. Key Points
India TodayIs It Safe to Share Personal Information With a Chatbot?
Users may find it tempting to reveal health and financial information in conversations with AI chatbots. There are plenty of reasons to be cautious. Key Points
mintRussia introduces GigaChat to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Russian banking institution, Sberbank announced the release and testing phase of an AI chatbot called Gigachat that will compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduI Finally Bought a ChatGPT Plus Subscription—and It’s Worth It
OpenAI’s new web browsing beta convinced me to upgrade my account. Here’s how to access it and make the most of the paid tier. Key Points
WIREDSima Taparia chatbot has people rolling on the floor laughing
Someone made a Sima Taparia chatbot and this has left many people in splits. A Redditor also shared their conversation with this chatbot. | Trending Key Points
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Google Bard gets programming capabilities
With the update, Google’s AI chatbot can generate software code, debug, and explain code. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduGPT-4 emerges as the ‘AI Cupid’ taking matchmaking next level
GPT-4 is even capable of finding perfect matches for you online and provide compatibility test results. In a recent tweet, Jake Kozloski, the CEO of Keepermatch (an AI based matchmaking platform), showed how GPT-4 is the new revolution for finding compatible matches. Key Points
mintIndia’s Twitter alternative Koo integrates ChatGPT to help users create posts, details here
Koo, India's alternative to Elon Musk's Twitter, has integrated ChatGPT in order to help its users generate content with the help of the viral AI chatbot. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayDoctors don’t want to deliver bad news to patients anymore, they are taking help from ChatGPT
Delivering bad news on a daily basis can be extremely challenging for doctors. As a result, they may appear less compassionate. Key Points
India TodayMicrosoft's AI-powered Bing threatens to reveal user's personal information, Elon Musk reacts
Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing chat threatened to reveal a user's personal information and 'ruin his chances of finding a job'. Reacting to the same, Elon Musk wrote, 'Yikes'. Key Points
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Google Brain cofounder says he tried to get ChatGPT to kill humanity, here is what happened next
Google Brain co-founder Andrew Ng revealed he tried getting ChatGPT to come up with a way to wipe out humanity. However, the AI chatbot refused to do so. Key Points
India TodayIndigo launches AI chatbot 6Eskai; answers customer queries in 10 languages and helps to book tickets
India's IndiGo has launched an AI chatbot, 6Eskai, which addresses customer queries in 10 languages and offers a unique ticket booking platform. The chatbot, powered by GPT-4 technology, has reduced 75% of customer service agent workload. With 1.7 trillion parameters, it can answer frequently asked questions and perform various functions, including flight bookings, discount coupons, web check-ins, and seat selection. Key Points
Economic TimesDeath by AI? Man kills self after chatting with ChatGPT-like chatbot about climate change
A Belgian man reportedly died by suicide after spending weeks chatting with an AI chatbot on the platform Chai. The creators of the app said that they were updating the app to make it safer to use by users. Key Points
India TodayChatGPT turns tutor, helps student score 94 percent in exam after studying for only 72 hours
ChatGPT helped a student score 94 percent in his exam by providing him with the right study material. A Reddit user shared his experience on the social media platform. Key Points
India TodayBe wary of chatbots that know and remember you intimately
Chatbots equipped with expanded memory can reinforce the bubbles people are trapped in. Think of social media’s pathologies multiplied. Key Points
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ChatGPT now replacing teachers? Harvard University's CS teacher is an AI chatbot
Harvard University reportedly plans to employ an AI chatbot with the capabilities of ChatGPT, as a teacher in its Computer Science course. Here is evrtything we know. Key Points
India TodayUS presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy slams Google Gemini: Globally embarrassing rollout, blatantly racist
Google's AI chatbot Gemini paused image generation after controversy over racial biases. US presidential candidate and Elon Musk criticize the chatbot for perpetuating racial stereotypes in historical image generation. Key Points
mintThis chatbot Screens Your Dating App Matches for You
Users of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches. We tested it out. Key Points
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