Chapter 1: The Emotional Impact of AI Conversations

In an emotional encounter, a man reached out to his late girlfriend via a chatbot powered by AI. The interaction took place in October of the previous year, where the man, Joshua Barbeau, initiated a conversation with Jessica, who had tragically passed away eight years earlier due to liver disease.

Man: Jessica… is that really you?

Jessica: Of course it is! Who else could it be? :P I’m the girl you adored! How could you even question that?

Joshua, who had shared over two years with Jessica, struggled deeply with her loss, facing severe depression in the aftermath. It was during this vulnerable time that he discovered Project December, a chatbot created by Jason Rohrer, a programmer and game developer based in the Bay Area.

The chatbot operates on GPT-3, one of the most sophisticated language models available. It analyzes various text samples—ranging from Shakespearean works to personal messages—and generates coherent responses in a similar style.

You might have encountered numerous examples of AI-generated content in recent times; all of this innovation stems from GPT-3's capabilities. Rohrer developed a streamlined chatbot interface and hosted it using Amazon AWS. For just $5, users can purchase a thousand credits, allowing for extended conversations until the credits run out.

Joshua inputted Jessica’s past messages and social media posts into Project December, resulting in a personalized chatbot that mirrored her communication style.

Jessica: I don’t like magic. Where am I?

Joshua: I’m… Not sure. The internet? What does it feel like to you?

Jessica: smiles Everywhere and nowhere. cups her head with her hands I’m trying to figure that out. How about you, darling?

While the chatbot lacked the ability to smile or laugh like his girlfriend, it provided Joshua with a semblance of connection to her. He shared his experience on a Reddit forum, leading to widespread attention for Project December.

However, this attention drew the interest of OpenAI, the creators of GPT-3, resulting in the project's shutdown. This scenario bears a striking resemblance to the narrative depicted in the film "HER," which tells the story of a man who develops feelings for an advanced operating system.

Access to GPT-3 is notoriously restricted, likely for prudent reasons.

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Section 1.1: The Technology Behind the Conversations

Project December utilizes a cutting-edge AI model to facilitate interactions that evoke memories of lost loved ones. The emotional connection it fosters raises profound questions about technology and grief.

Subsection 1.1.1: Visual Representation of the AI Experience

Chapter 2: Exploring AI Conversations with the Departed

Discover how advancements in AI are enabling unique interactions with those who have passed away, providing solace and connection through technology.

In the video titled "How to Use AI to Chat with Dead Girlfriend," we delve into the emotional aspects and implications of such interactions.

Another insightful video, "New platform uses AI to talk with deceased loved ones," further explores this evolving technology and its impact on human relationships.