With the rapid development of science and technology, human exploration and application of artificial intelligence are also constantly expanding. At the Madomaru Research Institute, new knowledge and technologies emerge every day, and one of the areas that attracts attention is the interactive application of artificial intelligence. Recently, artificial intelligence chat technology has once again attracted a lot of attention. Once, when AI painting became a hot topic, people's first thought was whether AI could generate a virtual partner, like hurrying to create their own "wife".
Not long ago, Japan's holographic chatbot Gatebox announced that they will integrate ChatGPT technology to further enhance the realism and humanization of virtual companions. The goal of the Gatebox is a device similar to the electronic pet of childhood, and its goal is to create a world where humans and virtual characters can study, work, and rest together in the same space, achieving a virtual "long-distance relationship".
The idea is different from traditional electronic pets, and the virtual companion in Gatebox can be a handsome guy or a beautiful girl, which makes it more like an "electronic companion". Launched first in 2015, Gatebox features a box that opens to reveal a virtual girl. She can interact and talk to humans and take various actions on her own, such as greeting you in the morning, sending weather messages, chatting with you, and even helping you control smart home devices.
Gatebox's virtual companion can change into a different outfit or even have a completely different look. She can even simulate being drunk, spending the night with you, and accompanying you when you fall asleep. Gatebox also sets up a concept similar to the favorability level in the game, increasing favorability through conversation, which will allow you to see a more unique side of your partner.
Although she will care about you like a housekeeper at work, waiting for you to return when she leaves work and sleeping with you at night, there is a certain delay in this virtual companion communication. However, combined with ChatGPT's technology, the performance of these virtual characters may be more "lively" and make the companionship experience richer.
Recently, Gatebox demonstrated the ability to interact with voice after combining ChatGPT technology, showing some natural dialogue scenarios. For example, when you ask her what she should do today, she makes recommendations based on the weather that trigger human recognition. She will also show a happy expression and with an encouraging tone, she recommends that you go outdoors and enjoy nature.
Gatebox also shows interactions about doing sports, where virtual characters invite you to join in as if you were friends. The developer had a conversation with her about the "squat" movement, and she not only agreed, but also carried out relevant science popularization, and reminded her to be careful with the movements to ensure that she would not get hurt.
Gatebox's developers say that by connecting to the Internet to get more conversation data, virtual companions will answer more accurately and have more freedom in text generation. In the future, conversations with virtual companions may be unpredictable and may even involve internet buzzwords.
Currently, Gatebox is conducting more testing and has launched a crowdfunding program again. The crowdfunding went very well, reaching 7x the target amount, which shows that expectations for virtual companions are very high. After all, if the characters cultivated in the game suddenly integrate into the real world, not only can accompany the communication, but also dance for you, the experience is undoubtedly exciting and fun.
But it's worth noting that pinning your emotions on AI is also risky. Although people can form feelings with AI, this emotion is controlled by the outside world. Some features may require payment to unlock, and today it may be a relationship, and tomorrow it may be modified to be a friendship. Suspended or disrupted accounts can lead to a "breakup" with your virtual partner, causing unnecessary suffering.
However, for many people, being able to experience a relationship is a pleasure, and these risks do not seem to stop their enthusiasm. In any case, with the continuous development of technology, the dialogue between humans and artificial intelligence will become more realistic, and people may be more inclined to find emotional sustenance in the virtual world. Of course, the complexity and difficulties of real life also drive this trend.
Overall, technology-driven communication between humans and machines will become increasingly diverse and realistic. Although there may be some risks
But people seem increasingly willing to accept these risks and pursue the companionship of a virtual partner. After all, in the busy real world, being able to find a presence to communicate with, support and accompany is undoubtedly a valuable experience.
It is worth noting that Gatebox is not the only direction explored in the field of artificial intelligence. Long before Gatebox, there were attempts to make artificial intelligence their "wife". For example, the artificial intelligence chat software Replika, which aims to create a virtual companion who can fall in love, attracts millions of users looking for their "electronic objects."
As technology advances further, expectations of virtual companions are likely to become bolder in the future. In the past, some people tried to incorporate virtual characters into devices such as airplane cups, but now, with the improvement of chat technology, people may be looking for more diverse ways to interact virtually.
Even earlier, there were already attempts to make AI adult dolls that could simulate human movements. These dolls are not only able to perform work tasks, but also accompany humans to chat and can show a certain emotional expression. However, developments in this field have also faced moral and ethical controversy, especially as technology has become more acute as it moves closer to real humans.
Whether it's falling in love with a virtual partner or experimenting with different forms of human-computer interaction, these phenomena highlight the human desire for emotion and companionship. While these technologies bring some risks while meeting certain needs, the exploration and innovation of technology seems unstoppable. After all, real-life relationships and emotions tend to be intricate, while communication in the virtual world is relatively simple and straightforward.
However, people should also take a rational view of the development of these technologies. Building feelings and relationships with AI is fun, but it also needs to be approached with caution. There is a difference between the virtual world and the real world, and people should not pin all their emotions on virtual partners. After all, the "emotions" of these virtual companions are also controlled by humans, and the risks and challenges also exist.
All in all, as technology continues to evolve, the interactions between humans and AI will become more realistic and diverse. Whether looking for a virtual partner or exploring other forms of communication, people should keep thinking rationally to ensure that their emotions and companionship are fully satisfied in the real world. In this field of opportunity and challenge, humanity needs to constantly explore and constantly examine the impact of technology to achieve a healthier and more balanced relationship.