ChatGPT | Looking back now

ChatGPT is a free online human-chat dialogue service powered by artificial intelligence and based on Reinforcement Learning technology.

I previously introduced an AI translator called DeepL, but it differs from that at DeepL in that its main purpose seems to be to chat, but it can translate, summarise and give feedback on texts, and even suggest appropriate paraphrases.

As an English writing check, DeepL is easier to use, but it is an effective tool for English learners when looking for better expressions for sophisticated or academic phrases or other purposes.

Here is an example of the results, using my former article Vinyasa Yoga.

First, I asked the AI tool to tell me what is good and bad about my article.

Second, I asked them to suggest any more sophisticated alternative wording.

• Sure, here are some alternative phrases that you could use to make your writing more sophisticated:
• Original: I use a book of 12 coupons instead of a monthly unlimited plan.
  Alternative: I prefer to purchase a package of 12 individual classes instead of opting for a monthly unlimited membership.
• Original: Vinyasa Yoga focuses on dynamic flow.
  Alternative: Vinyasa Yoga emphasizes fluid and continuous movement.
• Original: I think a yogi is required to have the power of breathing, sustained concentration and endurance.
  Alternative: A successful yogi should possess strong respiratory control, sustained concentration, and physical endurance.

It offers continuous conversation, unlike Apple’s Siri or Google’s Alexa. The flow of the conversation is stored, so you can use pronouns about past comments or ask for corrections if responses from the AI tool are off the mark.

Well, it would be weird if someone didn’t talk to a live person, but only to an auto-reply robot.