sounds like a good idea for an app using LLMs and text to voice.
old people just want to tell their stories. let em, even if we’re not listening.
bonus. we can record the calls and archive them for historical purposes. many of these stories have significance in relation to world events.
edit: I’m conflicted on the response to this comment. part of me thinks it’s an overreaction while another part of me is somewhat pleased that there seems to be a line that can’t be crossed. especially in a world where I’ve been told over and over that if the ends justify the means, the motive is meaningless. 🤷
Because you completely missed the point of talking with the elderly with your statement. It’s to make a connection with another human and share a bit of the human experience. An LLM for this purpose would be an abomination.
I don’t disagree. but the fact that nobody does it only goes to prove my point more, right?
in general people are selfish, self-centered, pieces of shit. so why not use something that has zero practical uses for something somewhat practical in a positive way.
instead of scamming old folks of their money, let’s use the same tech to give them a sense of support.
sounds like a good idea for an app using LLMs and text to voice.
old people just want to tell their stories. let em, even if we’re not listening.
bonus. we can record the calls and archive them for historical purposes. many of these stories have significance in relation to world events.
edit: I’m conflicted on the response to this comment. part of me thinks it’s an overreaction while another part of me is somewhat pleased that there seems to be a line that can’t be crossed. especially in a world where I’ve been told over and over that if the ends justify the means, the motive is meaningless. 🤷
Or you could try developing some empathy and start giving a shit about other people, for a change
personally I hate LLMs and AI.
but I equally hate caring about other people.
I have more than enough empathy, why do you think I hate people so much?
Because you completely missed the point of talking with the elderly with your statement. It’s to make a connection with another human and share a bit of the human experience. An LLM for this purpose would be an abomination.
I don’t disagree. but the fact that nobody does it only goes to prove my point more, right?
in general people are selfish, self-centered, pieces of shit. so why not use something that has zero practical uses for something somewhat practical in a positive way.
instead of scamming old folks of their money, let’s use the same tech to give them a sense of support.
Projection is strong in this one.
" I hate caring for other people" - selfish, self-centered
Thinks that effectively lying to old people so that people didn’t need to deal with their needs, is a good idea - Pieces of shit
did I exclude myself from people somewhere or are you just assuming I meant “everyone is a piece of shit but me”.
that’s a piece of shit thing to do.
Tons of people do it though? I do personally, and then there’s more professional outfits like story corps.
Maybe you should start hating billionaires instead of helping them
you do realize that you can build your own models, right?