What robot appearances do humans like?

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> survey data (n=1,225)

> users want robots human/animal-like enough to connect with but not triggering uncanny valley (uneasy feeling when almost but not quite human)

> prefer clear robotic identity

> women less willing to interact vs men; men favor masculine robots.

> large gap between ChatGPT’s original training vs how people use it

> ChatGPT used for creative and tedious tasks:

• long-form content writing

• analytical thinking

• even sexual companionship

> all quite different from model’s training data

Note: Data on ChatGPT users' chats was sourced from WildChat, which may not be representative of all interactions with the LLM.

> AgentClinic - MedQA: benchmark tests AI’s performance in mock doctor’s appointments

> accuracy = correct diagnosis of patient from interaction

> o1 preview absolutely beat previous LLMs

> but doctors claim theoretical ≠ practical accuracy

> AI cannot replace doctors yet, but medical practice sees shaky future

Top news pick: Robo kidnapper

> little robot ‘Erbai’ from Chinese company Hangzhou abducted 12 other robots

> exploited security vulnerability

> offered to take them home after work; convinced them to leave the showroom

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