Stephen Howell
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Awakening the Mind: Exploring the Consciousness of Artificial Intelligence
The content explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) can achieve consciousness, defining consciousness as self-awareness and perception of existence. It emphasizes that current AI lacks consciousness, operating solely based on algorithms and data. Future advancements might allow AI to exhibit behaviors resembling consciousness, but ethical and philosophical considerations will be crucial in evaluating such developments. The…
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Unlocking New Horizons: Version 1.9.9 Enhancements to Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress
Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress received a Version 1.9.9 update with enhancements including improved responses, thread retention periods, upgraded conversation history, and a download option for conversation transcripts. Key changes involve redesigning enhanced responses, adding a thread retention feature for continuity, and allowing users to download chat transcripts. Additional updates include customizable message input rows and…
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Blurring the Lines: Clarke’s Laws and the Magic of Modern Technology
Arthur C. Clarke’s third law states that advanced technology appears magical. His three laws emphasize the evolving nature of science, the importance of exploring the unknown, and the distinction between technology and magic. While technology operates on scientific principles, its complexity can evoke a sense of wonder akin to magic. ChatGPT exemplifies this, seeming magical…
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How to Integrate an OpenAI Assistant into Your Website with the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress Plugin
Integrate an OpenAI assistant into your WordPress site using the Kognetiks Chatbot plugin by creating the assistant on OpenAI, testing it, and adding it to your site with the appropriate shortcode. Ensure thorough testing and adjustments for optimal performance.
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Enhancing WordPress with Kognetiks Chatbot: Version 1.9.7 and Beyond
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress has been updated to versions 1.9.6 and 1.9.7, featuring a revamped Knowledge Navigator process that utilizes the TF-IDF algorithm to enhance content relevance. Users can control knowledge acquisition frequency and customize settings for indexing and chatbot interactions. The update also includes migration to OpenAI’s new API version and options to…
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Time Machine Broke – Stranded in Renaissance
The author became interested in time travel after reading Michael Crichton’s novel “Timeline,” which involves a group of historians traveling back to 14th-century France. While testing a chatbot plugin, the author prompted ChatGPT to create six-word time travel stories, leading to engaging narratives that inspired digital illustrations. Despite time travel’s speculative nature, it fuels creativity…
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Enhancing the Kognetiks Chatbot: New Frontiers in Image and Speech Generation
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress has been updated to version 1.9.5, adding image and speech generation capabilities. Users can generate short stories, images using the DALL-E 3 model, and convert text to speech with various voice options. Settings for API, chat, voice, and image generation have been enhanced, and a new “Read Aloud” feature has…
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Unlocking Enhanced Interactivity with Kognetiks Chatbot’s Latest Update for WordPress
The latest Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress now includes expanded model options, personalized greetings for logged-in users, and the ability to display Assistant names. Users can specify models via shortcode and enjoy performance improvements and bug fixes. Feedback from beta testers is appreciated for ongoing enhancements.
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Evolving Conversations: The Future of Chatbots in Customer Service
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress is undergoing enhancements based on user feedback, with a focus on adding text-to-speech and speech-to-text features. The evolution of chatbots raises questions about distinguishing between human and machine interactions, especially as bots may start to incorporate subtle ambient noises. Effective communication relies on selective attention, which could be challenged by…
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Unlock Enhanced Features with Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress Version 1.9.2
Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress version 1.9.2 introduces multi-file uploads, conversation history retrieval for logged-in users, and improved HTML handling of markdown. Users can now upload multiple files, retrieve their chat history using a shortcode, and enjoy better readability in responses. The plugin continues to evolve with user feedback.