AI versus Marshy - Voice-Activated ChatGPT

I’ve been in a bit of a bind lately, having broken both of my arms and being off work for a few weeks. As someone who spends a lot of time typing, I was desperate to find a way to get back to work. I tried out a few different voice dictation software options, but they just weren’t cutting it. I was starting to think that there had to be a better way. In the meantime - my arms started healing enough and I was able to get on with it. It was 2022 - surely there’s a better way. This week I did find a better way. It’s performing better than dictation apps. Before I jump in - you can watch a video of it in action here: ​ ​ Link ​ It does a remarkable job of capturing what I say and do, and picks up my thick Australian accent well - something dictation software struggled with. It doesn’t handle pausing well - and it went in some weird directions while I was brainstorming some things. For example, I was asking what’s some good ways to introduce using this technology for people reticent about talking to a machine (you know - all of us). It suggested asking a question on topics you’re passionate about (good suggestion) but then misheard me and mentioned “the Ukraine situation”. It also asks questions back in order to keep you talking - like a good conversationalist. It was odd trying to find out why that happened, and then hearing it dodge as I tried to get to the bottom of that answer. Originally appeared in newsletter : AI versus Marshy #29: voice-activated ChatGPT, brain machines, and is it right to copy?