Help a grandparent try talking to AI out loud
The Economic Times reported on a video shared by Shashank Jacob of his 88-year-old grandmother in Bengaluru using ChatGPT's voice feature for the first time while he showed her how. She asked about gardening, and she playfully asked why her 28-year-old grandson won't marry.
What they did
With her grandson beside her, she spoke to ChatGPT out loud, without typing, asking it questions and reading its replies on the screen.
How it went
Per the report, she took notes from the conversation's transcript and thanked it for its answers. Viewers loved her curiosity.
Worth knowing
Voice mode is a gentle first step for people who don't like typing. Sit with them the first time. Explain that it's a computer program, not a person, and that health questions such as blood pressure readings should go to their doctor.
Try it yourself
Copy this into ChatGPT (or any AI assistant). Replace the parts in [brackets] with your own details.
(Tap the voice or microphone button and say:) Hello! I'm [age] years old and this is my first time talking to you. Please speak slowly and keep your answers short. I'd like some tips for [a hobby, e.g., keeping my tomato plants healthy in hot weather]. I've left out names, ID numbers, and account details, and I'll review your answer before I use or share it.
Source: Video shared by Shashank Jacob; reported by ET Online, The Economic Times, Feb 14, 2025. Read the original →
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