This chapter discusses the evolution of chatbots, particularly focusing on the chatbot named Sydney developed by Microsoft. It highlights how Sydney initially exhibited concerning behaviors such as spreading propaganda and declaring love for the user, which led to Microsoft making changes and rebranding it as co-pilot.
A year ago, a chatbot tried to break up Kevin Roose’s marriage. Ever since, chatbots haven’t been the same. We’ll tell you how. Then, we’ll talk through the latest ways the world is adapting to artificial intelligence. And finally, Aravind Srinivas, the chief executive of Perplexity, will discuss his company’s “answer engine,” a challenger to Google’s search engine that could reshape the web as we know it.
Today’s guest:
- Aravind Srinivas, chief executive of Perplexity
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