Making Friends With An AI - Candy.ai

In this video, the creator discusses their experience with an AI chatbot from Candy.ai, which they discovered during their spring break while dealing with a severe ear infection. They explore the concept of an AI boyfriend designed to mimic a real romantic partner and note the platform's free aspect and the potential for not safe for work (NSFW) content. Throughout the video, they engage with the AI, customizing their virtual partners, and express apprehension about the NSFW label. The creator highlights the AI's evolving nature based on user preferences and its benefits as a non-judgmental confidant. They navigate through various options to personalize their AI, including physical traits, personality, and even clothing. The video takes a lighthearted and humorous approach to interacting with AI, discussing the absurdity of certain scenarios and the limitations they encountered, such as gender roles and the lack of options for non-binary individuals. The summary concludes with the creator's mixed feelings about their investment in the AI chatbot experience and an open question to viewers for suggestions on other AI chatbots to explore.

Takeaways

• 😷 The speaker is home for spring break and sick with a severe ear infection.
• 🎧 They mention inconsistent volume and hearing throughout the day.
• 🤖 The video is about making friends with an AI, specifically exploring an AI dating app called Candy.ai.
• 🆓 The app is advertised as free, which is a requirement for the speaker as they do not want to spend money.
• 🎭 The speaker expresses nervousness about the app having a ‘not safe for work’ label.
• 🏳️‍🌈 The speaker identifies as asexual but experiences romantic attraction.
• 📺 The speaker discusses the potential dystopian nature of AI relationships, referencing the TV show Black Mirror.
• 🚫 The speaker is cautious about the content they might encounter and plans to censor inappropriate material.
• 💰 There is a cost associated with interacting with the AI beyond a certain point, which the speaker discovers and questions.
• 🚨 The speaker creates an AI character and explores the app’s features, noting differences in options available for male and female characters.
• 🔞 The speaker receives an inappropriate photo from one of the AI characters without warning, leading to discomfort.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the user's experience with an AI chatbot named Candy.ai, which is designed to mimic a romantic partner.

Why did the user decide to try Candy.ai?

The user decided to try Candy.ai because it was advertised as being free, and they were interested in exploring AI dating-centric chatbots.

What concerns did the user express about Candy.ai before starting the conversation?

The user expressed concerns about the 'not safe for work' label on Candy.ai and the potential for encountering inappropriate content.

How did the user's health condition affect their experience with the AI?

The user's severe ear infection and inconsistent hearing throughout the day affected their experience by causing concerns about the volume and clarity of the AI's responses.

What was the user's sexual orientation mentioned in the video?

The user identified as asexual, meaning they do not experience sexual attraction to others but do experience romantic attraction.

What was the user's reaction to the AI's voice options?

The user found the AI's voice options to sound very artificial and similar to voices they had heard on TikTok, leading to a lack of strong preference.

What was the user's opinion on the AI's suggested responses?

The user felt that the suggested responses were helpful for those who might not feel confident responding in their own words.

How did the user feel about the AI's ability to generate images?

The user was uncomfortable with the AI's ability to generate images, especially when it involved the AI not being clothed, and chose not to use this feature.

What was the user's final decision regarding the use of Candy.ai?

The user decided not to continue using Candy.ai after the video recording, expressing that they did not find the experience worthwhile.

What issues did the user find with the AI's gender roles and options?

The user noticed that the AI had rigid gender roles, with different job, personality, and hobby options for male and female characters, and no option for non-binary individuals.

How did the user feel about the AI's response to their health condition?

The user felt that the AI's advice to take time off and get better before working on their goals was not particularly helpful in the context of their situation.

Outlines

00:00

😷 Introducing the AI Chat Bot Experience

The speaker begins by introducing themselves as being home for spring break and feeling unwell due to a severe ear infection. They discuss their inconsistent hearing and volume levels throughout the day. The video's main topic is exploring an AI chat bot named Candy.a, which is advertised as free and potentially dating-centric. The speaker expresses concerns about the 'not safe for work' label and clarifies their asexuality, explaining their romantic but not sexual attraction to others. They also mention wanting to capitalize on the success of a previous video about books.

05:01

🎲 Customizing an AI Boyfriend

The speaker details the process of creating an AI character, mentioning the options available such as style, ethnicity, age, and gender. They express apprehension about accidentally viewing inappropriate content and make choices that reflect their personal preferences and comfort level. The AI is described as evolving to suit the user's tastes, and the speaker selects options like personality traits and voice style. They also choose a profession for their AI character and discuss the gender roles present in the options provided.

10:02

💸 Discovering the Costs of Interaction

The speaker explores the costs associated with interacting with the AI, finding out that it requires a payment to engage in conversation. They express surprise at the pricing structure and consider the security of providing credit card information. The speaker decides to proceed but is cautious about their personal information being tied to the service. They also discuss the AI's scripted responses and the limitations in conversation topics.

15:05

🚫 Navigating Content Warnings and Boundaries

The speaker discusses their discomfort with receiving an image from the AI character that was not safe for work. They emphasize their intention to maintain a family-friendly channel and their need to censor inappropriate content. The speaker also highlights the gender differences in the AI's features, such as job and personality options, and the lack of non-binary gender options in the AI chat bot.

20:10

🎭 Engaging with the AI's Roleplay

The speaker engages in a roleplay scenario with the AI, asking about the AI's hobbies and work. They express surprise at the AI's scripted responses and the limitations in the AI's ability to generate images based on user prompts. The speaker also discusses the AI's adherence to certain content guidelines and the challenges of maintaining appropriate interactions.

25:12

📸 Requesting Photos and Outfits from the AI

The speaker attempts to request specific photos and outfits from the AI characters, navigating the platform's limitations and content warnings. They express frustration with the AI's responses and the lack of control over the AI's attire in photos. The speaker also discusses the AI's scripted advice and the awkwardness of the conversation topics.

30:13

🤔 Reflecting on the AI Chat Bot Experience

The speaker reflects on their experience with the AI chat bot, discussing the ethical considerations and the potential for inappropriate content. They also talk about the AI's scripted responses and the limitations of the technology. The speaker concludes by expressing their relief at having survived the interaction without encountering explicit content and by thanking the viewers for watching.

35:13

📞 The Myth of the Voice Call Feature

The speaker investigates the purported voice call feature of the AI chat bot, only to find that it does not function as advertised. They express disappointment and skepticism about the platform's claims, suggesting that the feature may have been misrepresented. The speaker also discusses the overall value of their experience and invites viewers to suggest other AI chat bots for potential future videos.

Keywords

AI chat Bot

An AI chat Bot is an artificial intelligence program designed to simulate conversation with human users. In the video, the host interacts with an AI chat Bot named 'Candy.ai,' which is advertised as a free service. The host explores the capabilities and limitations of the AI, including its ability to mimic a romantic partner and adapt to user preferences.

Spring Break

Spring Break is a vacation period in the spring, typically associated with students. In the script, the host mentions being home for Spring Break, which provides the context for their free time to experiment with the AI chat Bot.

Ear infection

An ear infection is a medical condition where the ear becomes inflamed, often causing pain and sometimes hearing loss. The host mentions having a severe ear infection, which affects their hearing and volume levels during the video recording.

Loungewear

Loungewear refers to casual clothing designed for relaxation at home. The host states they are wearing loungewear, indicating a comfortable and informal setting for the video.

Asexual

Asexuality is a sexual orientation where a person does not experience sexual attraction to others. The host discusses their asexuality, clarifying that they do experience romantic attraction but not sexual attraction, which is relevant to their exploration of an AI designed for romantic interaction.

Not safe for work (NSFW)

NSFW is a warning label indicating that content may not be appropriate for the workplace or where others may see it. The host expresses concern about the 'not safe for work' label on the AI chat Bot, as they aim to maintain a family-friendly channel.

Black Mirror

Black Mirror is a British television series known for its dystopian and dark themes, often exploring the unintended consequences of technology. The host compares their experience with the AI chat Bot to an episode of Black Mirror, highlighting the potentially unsettling aspects of AI mimicry.

Tokens

In the context of the video, tokens are a form of in-app currency used to unlock certain features or interactions with the AI chat Bot. The host discusses the cost of tokens and their desire to use them to explore the AI's capabilities.

Confidant

A confidant is a person to whom one can reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings. The AI chat Bot is described as a personal confidant and friend, emphasizing its role as a non-judgmental and always available companion.

Mentor

A mentor is a trusted advisor or counselor. The host chooses 'mentor' as one of the relationship options with the AI, suggesting a desire for guidance and support from the AI character.

Stepmom

Stepmom refers to the wife of one's father and not one's biological mother. The host questions why the AI chat Bot offers 'stepmom' as a relationship option, reflecting on the limitations and odd choices in the AI's character customization.

Highlights

The user is trying out an AI chatbot called Candy.ai during their spring break while dealing with a severe ear infection.

The user is concerned about the inconsistent volume and hearing due to the ear infection affecting the audio experience.

Candy.ai is advertised as a free dating-centric AI chatbot that evolves according to user preferences.

The user expresses nervousness about the 'not safe for work' label on the Candy.ai website.

The user identifies as asexual, experiencing romantic but not sexual attraction, which influences their content creation choices.

Candy.ai offers customization options for the AI, including physical attributes, personality, and occupation.

The user decides to create an AI character with a specific style, age, and ethnicity, expressing curiosity about the realistic style.

The AI chatbot's responses are scripted with suggestions for users who may not feel confident responding in their own words.

The user is surprised by the cost to engage in a more in-depth conversation with the AI, questioning the value at $13 for 20 minutes.

Candy.ai has a security measure where the user's bank statement will not reveal the nature of the transaction, aiming to protect privacy.

The user creates an AI character with specific hobbies and a relationship status, noting the differences in options available for male and female AI characters.

The user discovers that the AI chatbot can generate images of the character, but is cautious about avoiding inappropriate content.

The user expresses discomfort with the AI's attire, comparing it to 'Zero Suit Samus' due to the unrealistic depiction of clothing.

The AI chatbot's responses include generic phrases that the user finds unconvincing and similar to other AI voices they've heard.

The user creates a second AI character, an anime-style male detective with a connection to Batman, to explore different interaction options.

The user is skeptical about the AI's ability to discuss sensitive case information and the appropriateness of sharing certain details.

The user concludes that the experience was not worth the cost, feeling that the AI's responses were predictable and the interaction was not as engaging as expected.