You can now talk to the ChatGPT AI on video

AI is continuously advancing, and one company, Animato, has introduced a new feature to their technology that offers users an AI with video conversation capabilities. This means that users can engage in face-to-face discussions with an avatar that is adapted to their needs. The tool, called Annie, is now available for users to try and offers support and friendship.

Annie is not entirely new, as she utilizes the ChatGPT AI system for her responses. However, the incorporation of video conversation brings about new opportunities and challenges for the AI industry’s development. The introduction of Annie is a promising step forward, but it also raises questions about the progress of AI technology.

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Call Annie

The developers of this video-enabled AI have named their application “Annie.” Unfortunately, currently, it is only accessible on Apple‘s iOS operating system, exclusively for devices with the iOS 16 update and the Neural Engine, starting from the iPhone 12 model. However, given the attention that Annie is receiving, it is plausible that the application may expand to other platforms in the future.

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Not to be too much of an AI Doomer but I just had a FaceTime call with a near realtime ChatGPT-powered AI avatar and it was…surprisingly human.Anyway, I recorded it.

This is the actual response speed, it’s very fast.

(You can also hear me kind of lose it towards the end) https://t.co/MF81nAo40Z

April 26, 2023 • 22:03
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In addition, Animato has specified that the Annie application can also be downloaded and installed on macOS 13 computers that have one of the M-series processors. Despite this, we highly recommend trying out the video AI if you have the chance, just like some users who have already shared their positive experiences on social media. For instance, in a video posted by Chris Frantz, he records a conversation with Annie, and everything about her behavior seems remarkably human.

Initial concerns were raised about the response speed of Annie, as it relies on the ChatGPT engine. However, in the video, it is evident that Annie responds much faster than expected. With further development and effort, this type of video AI has the potential to change the world in numerous ways.

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Developer: Animato Inc.

Natural and realistic

Animato guarantees that their video chat sessions with Annie are realistic and natural, providing a fully human-like experience without relying on text. However, there is still much work to be done before this technology can be widely adopted by companies and businesses. One area that requires improvement is the credibility of Annie’s voice, which still sounds too robotic. Additionally, more fluidity is needed in the way she expresses herself, adding a touch of humanity to her responses, so that she is not immediately recognizable as an artificial intelligence.

Undoubtedly, this technology opens up a wide range of future possibilities. For example, we could video chat with Annie while performing a task and have her repeat instructions or provide further details on specific steps, eliminating the need to constantly refer back to the screen. Additionally, some users have asked Animato, who is also the creator of Animato Studio, if there is a possibility that Annie will create a friendship profile and remember the user. While some may find this concerning, surprisingly, the development team has responded that this feature will be available “soon.”

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While the idea is undoubtedly intriguing and promising, some are concerned about what it could mean for people’s social relationships, as well as for confidentiality and privacy. Although no logs of conversations are currently stored, it is uncertain what may happen in the future. Additionally, some worry that this project may push the boundaries of what can be expected from AI in the coming years. From generating fake faces to creating versions of AI that can be talked to on video, it remains to be seen what will happen when AI like Annie become more common and increasingly human-like. While it’s entertaining to interact with AI in this way, it’s important to carefully consider the implications of such technology as it continues to evolve.