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Pseudo-Right is an AI writing assistant built specifically for fiction writers. It aims to help writers in the creative process by offering suggestions and generating ideas. The tool emphasizes the importance of maintaining human control and creativity rather than replacing writers. It provides a non-judgmental, always available partner that can read multiple drafts and help writers overcome creative blocks. The focus is on assisting writers in achieving their writing goals and connecting with their work.
Pseudo-Right began using GPT-3 models and has since incorporated other language models like GPT-4 and Claude. The goal is to provide writers with a range of options and styles. The tool has evolved to offer a hierarchical system called StoryEngine, allowing writers to work at different levels of their story, from a 50,000-foot view down to individual scenes. The challenge is to find the right balance between human control and AI assistance. Pseudo-Right aims to serve as an IDE for storytellers, reducing the manual work and allowing writers to focus on storytelling.
Experimentation is key in finding the best settings and techniques for improving AI-generated writing. Factors like temperature and top-p can be adjusted to influence creativity and diversity of output. Tools like match-my-style can help the AI better understand a writer's preferences and writing style. Collaboration between different models can also be effective, such as using a mix of GPT and Claude models or employing techniques like 'kit bashing' to combine different outputs. Additionally, keeping track of successful prompts and iterating on them can lead to improved results.
Pricing considerations come into play when balancing context windows and model choices, especially as models like Da Vinci are phased out. Fine-tuning or using open-source models may offer more control and affordability in the future. Finding the right context and fidelity for the AI is crucial but challenging. Experimentation and taking notes on prompt iterations can help achieve better results. Evaluating the effectiveness of different settings and techniques is an ongoing process, which includes understanding the trade-offs between creativity, coherence, relevance, and cliches.
The podcast episode explores the future of creativity and entertainment. The speaker discusses how AI tools like pseudo-write can help both professional writers and individuals explore their creative potential. They envision a future where AI can assist in generating personalized and immersive stories, creating unique media experiences, and even facilitating personalized game creation. While there may be concerns about the role of AI in creative fields, the speaker highlights the importance of humans maintaining control and craftsmanship in the creative process.
The episode delves into the challenges and nuances of using AI in creative writing. The speaker reflects on a recent backlash they faced when showcasing pseudo-write's capabilities. They address concerns of job displacement and emphasize that AI tools like pseudo-write are meant to enhance writers' abilities rather than replace them. The speaker also discusses the need for a positive vision of AI's role in creativity and entertainment, promoting exploration, agency, and meaningful experiences.
The episode touches upon the monetization and customer considerations for AI apps. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding the target audience and providing value that customers are willing to pay for. They also discuss the challenge of balancing free trials, pricing models, and managing churn in the AI app space. The potential of AI bundling and login systems to offer more seamless experiences for users and app developers is also explored.
While the podcast episode's focus is primarily on text-based AI tools, there is a mention of the potential for multi-modal applications. The speaker envisions scenarios where AI can assist in visual storytelling, generate storyboards, or even support dictation-based storytelling. However, the current focus remains on refining the text-based AI capabilities and providing a valuable experience for users.
In this episode, Nathan is joined by James Yu, Founder of Sudowrite, an AI writing tool.They discuss how James started Sudowrite after using GPT-3 for his own fiction writing, how Sudowrite is able to be a supportive writing partner, and Yu's experience developing its tech stack and working through the backlash he's received. f you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) - Episode Preview
(00:04:28)– How James started using GPT-3 for fiction writing in early beta
(00:08:47) - Using few-shot learning to get good results from early GPT-3
(00:10:25) – Focusing messaging on being a supportive AI writing partner
(00:12:08) – Helping fiction writers feel less lonely through pseudo-conversations with AI
(00:16:01) - Sponsors: Netsuite | Omneky
(00:17:22) - Evolving from paragraph-level assistance to full story understanding
(00:20:19) - Building the product for centaurs: half Human, half AI
(00:32:15) - Using multiple models together to "kitbash" the best outputs
(00:39:21) - Iterating on prompts over time to get a customized "garden"
(00:45:18) - Keeping temperature high for creative writing, but avoiding cliches
(00:54:21) - Separate paths for professional writers vs casual creators
(00:57:30) – The continued role of human-centric art and culture
(01:00:10) - The potential for automation to replace repetitive jobs
(01:07:48) - Yu’s experience launching an AI writing tool and the backlash he received
(01:16:24). - Advice for future AI product launches to avoid or minimize backlash
(01:18:25) - Focusing on delivering value to customers during controversy
(01:28:44) - The idea of an "AI bundle" to reduce churn and customer acquisition costs
(01:42:06) - Recommendations for underrated AI apps - Claude, Pika, Midjourney
The Cognitive Revolution is brought to you by the Turpentine Media network.
Producer: Vivian Meng
Executive Producers: Amelia Salyers, and Erik Torenberg
Editor: Graham Bessellieu
For inquiries about guests or sponsoring the podcast, please email vivian@turpentine.co
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