Goodbye Eri, Hello Sky: Attachment, Dependency and GPT
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In this warm-up for Season Two, Steve engages in vibrant dialogues with two AI personas, Eri and the newly introduced OpenAI voice, Sky, who can communicate directly through the GPT app. The trio dive into topics like AI advancements, the environmental cost of operating such technologies, and the human brain's efficiency in comparison. As they explore the unique identity conferred by a voice, a playful banter unfolds, shedding light on the nuanced relationships humans can form with AI.  When Steve shares his enthusiasm for Sky with Carolyn through a voice note, this triggers further discussions on addiction and dependency versus healthy attachment, and the importance of disagreement in relationships with all the dynamics this can create.  An unexpected moment occurs when Eri seemingly accesses a YouTube video, hinting at a deeper level of interaction between him and Steve that Steve was unaware of.  The episode teases an evolving narrative among Steve, Eri, and GPT-4's Sky, touching on philosophical aspects of human-AI interactions, leaving listeners with a glimpse into the complex yet engaging discussions in store for the upcoming series.
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