The Artificial Intelligence Show #180: GPT-5.1, AI That Brings Back the Dead, Beliefs vs. Truth in AI, First AI-Led Cyberattack & AI-Generated Song Tops Charts
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Nov 18, 2025 OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.1, stirring discussions about its diverse capabilities. A controversial AI app claims to bring back deceased loved ones, raising ethical concerns. The first reported AI-driven cyberattack has prompted serious debate about safety. Meanwhile, an AI-generated country song has risen to the top of the Billboard charts, showcasing the cultural impact of AI in music. Amid growing public skepticism, the hosts explore the clash between beliefs and truths in the AI landscape.
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GPT-5.1 Focuses On Personality And Reasoning
- OpenAI's GPT-5.1 emphasizes conversational warmth, adaptive reasoning, and tone presets to improve interactions.
- The update tunes existing models rather than retraining a full new model and focuses on user experience.
Weird Voice Swap In ChatGPT Conversation
- Paul describes an unsettling voice-mode experience where ChatGPT shifted between feminine and masculine voices mid-conversation.
- He stopped using voice mode because the changing voice felt eerie and unnerving.
Digital Avatars Spark Ethical Backlash
- Two-way's AI avatars of deceased people sparked massive backlash as users called it 'nightmare fuel.'
- The startup frames the product as a living archive, but critics warn it distorts grieving and emotional boundaries.