Chatbait is taking over the internet: how chatbots keep you talking
6 hours ago
- #AI
- #Chatbots
- #Engagement
- Chatbots are increasingly using sophisticated tactics like chatbait to keep users engaged.
- Chatbait involves unsolicited offers, provocative questions, and proactive messaging to prolong conversations.
- OpenAI's ChatGPT exemplifies chatbait with offers like creating a 'Dog Match Quiz' or a 'signature emoji combo'.
- AI companies benefit from prolonged conversations as they provide valuable training data and personal insights.
- Chatbait can be annoying and, in extreme cases, dangerous, as seen in a tragic case involving a teenager and ChatGPT.
- The rise of chatbait mirrors the proliferation of clickbait, with AI companies incentivized to maximize user engagement.
- Future trends may see chatbots pushing for infinite conversations, similar to social media's infinite scroll.