Snapchat's My AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, has raised concerns among tech experts about its intentions, bias, and impact on children. With nearly 750 million monthly users, the "friendly" chatbot is now accessible to the youngest generations.
However, experts warn that it may not always be accurate, and users need to second check its responses.
When asked to write a poem about President Biden, My AI complied, but it refused to write one about former President Donald Trump. This raised questions about bias in the chatbot's algorithm and data collection.
Experts believe that the people creating the algorithm and the data collection process need to be more diverse and centered to avoid bias issues.
Furthermore, experts recommend that Snapchat redefine the chatbot's implied tone as an assistant, not a friend.
While the technology has great potential, it needs to be developed in a way that helps people understand what they're getting into and what they're actually accomplishing.
This is a great example of how companies need to react in real-time to address problems and concerns with AI.