Making AI Actually Useful (Maybe)

Summary

In this video, the creator introduces Isaac, an AI system designed for convenience in everyday tasks. Despite Isaac's occasional annoyances, the creator plans to address this issue. The video also discusses the limitations of the creator's custom software compared to mainstream AI, the challenges faced with a tech company's unfinished products, and the process of building a new device with improved CPU power, functionality, and design. The software, written in Python and using the Chat GPT API, is showcased for its ability to handle specific tasks and interact with images. The creator looks forward to collaborating with a friend on a custom PCB for future projects.

Takeaways

• 🤖 The creator has an intelligent system named Isaac for automated AI computing tasks like ordering food or messaging colleagues.
• 📞 Isaac has been causing annoyance by spamming text messages, using a custom script that switches emails to avoid being blocked.
• 🛠️ The creator is working on improving Isaac with more CPU power, enhanced functionality, and a better case design.
• 🎥 The video is sponsored by PCA, a tech company that the creator has had issues with due to unfinished products.
• 📱 The creator attempted to cancel an order for a product called 'rabbit R1' using Siri, but encountered issues with Apple Cash.
• 🔍 Isaac is written in Python and uses the Chat GPT API, but the creator had to find a workaround for the lack of direct interaction between the API and custom code.
• 📝 The creator uses a specific response from Isaac as a trigger for custom functions, such as ordering a pizza, demonstrating the system's ability to generalize.
• 🔊 A button on the device records voice for transcription using the Whisper API, which then sends the text through the Chat GPT API for a response.
• 📸 Isaac can interpret and describe images sent in Base64 format, showcasing its ability to handle non-textual inputs.
• 💡 The creator sees the devices as interesting projects despite their flaws and the fact that a smartphone can perform the same functions more effectively.
• 🔧 The creator is collaborating with a friend experienced in designing PCBs, hinting at future plans to create a custom board for Isaac.

Q & A

What is the primary function of the intelligent system named Isaac?

Isaac's primary function is to make tasks easier for the user, such as ordering food, messaging colleagues, and handling other tasks the user is too lazy to do.

What issue has Isaac been causing for the user recently?

Isaac has been annoying the user by sending constant text messages, which is a feature the user had programmed into Isaac to disturb people.

What is the user's plan to improve their last device?

The user plans to improve their last device by adding more CPU power, enhancing functionality, and creating a better case.

How does the user interact with Isaac to order a pizza?

The user asks Isaac to order a pizza, and Isaac responds with 'Pizza 54', which is a trigger for a custom function to order the pizza.

What is the significance of the clear case in the user's device?

The clear case allows the user to see the electronics inside, giving it a toy-like feel in the hands, but also showcasing the quality of the machine work and powdercoating.

What is the role of the whisper API in the user's device?

The whisper API is used to transcribe the user's voice, which is recorded for 5 seconds, into text for further processing.

How does the user's device handle images, such as the keyboard image?

The device converts images into a Base64 format and sends them as messages to the chat API, which then interprets and describes what it sees in the image.

What is the user's experience with the Rabbit R1 order cancellation attempt?

The user attempted to cancel a Rabbit R1 order using Siri but encountered an issue where Apple Cash wasn't available for the transaction.

How does the user plan to deal with the issue of Isaac being annoying?

The user plans to ensure that Isaac never bothers them again, possibly by adjusting the programming or settings of Isaac.

What is the user's next step in improving their device?

The user plans to work with a friend experienced in designing PCBs to create a custom board, which will open up new possibilities for the device.