Last Week in AI AI for lonely people, GPT-3 is toxic, Tesla investigation develops, Kiwibot
Sep 11, 2021
Discover how a Microsoft chatbot is providing companionship to lonely people in China while raising questions about social disconnection. Explore AI's dual role in detecting mental health issues and the ethical challenges it poses. Delve into a study revealing how chatbots can mimic toxic human behavior. Learn about the latest scrutiny faced by Tesla's autopilot and the ongoing bias in facial recognition systems. Plus, enjoy a humorous recount of a car vs. delivery robot incident and celebrate the rise of autonomous food delivery with Kiwibot!
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Xiaoice: A Virtual Companion
- Xiaoice, a chatbot from Microsoft, has 150 million users in China.
- It serves as a virtual companion, with peak usage between 11 PM and 1 AM.
The Double-Edged Sword of Xiaoice
- While Xiaoice combats loneliness, it could discourage real-world interaction.
- It might be a better alternative to social media, but the long-term effects are uncertain.
Voice-Based Depression Detection
- AI startups are developing voice-based depression detection tools, raising concerns about accuracy and self-diagnosis.
- Ellipsis Health, one such startup, can assess depression from a 90-second voice sample.