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> Seeing kids role-play with LLMs and especially when they hallucinate is a lot of fun. I think this is kinda fucked up
Why? It’s probably just speech to text failing. It reminds me of using early Windows. The unexpected behaviors of the software was what was fun. Maybe not something everyone finds enjoyable.
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Machines passed the Turing test 3 years ago. They now produce art, music, and poetry indistinguishable from what humans once created. In 10-20 years time, it is likely they will take over virtually all forms of human labor. This constant negative sentiment on the internet... the brushing off of what has happened. I can only explain it as a form of fear. The fear of the end of human work, human relationships, human in…
>> indistinguishable from what humans once created It's distinguishable from original art in that it is, by definition, derivative and unoriginal.
Peak cringe.
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So he should just eat the cost that will add up over time, which is an unsustainable business model? Plenty of people buy subscription-based services, so I think 'everyone hates' means you actually hate it. It's a great product that you can just ignore and not buy and the subscription model is told to you up-front, so there are no surprises. I think it's a great use of 2025 technology.
Moral implications of LLM aside, this is an always-online, subscription-based toy that will eventually turn into a brick (unless the parent is an HN-er). I find it really sad that this kind of toy is sold in stores.
How much computing power would one need to get this working completely local running a half decent llm fine tuned to sound like santa with all tts, stt and the pipecat inbetween?
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> How is roleplay with this object different than other toys? Traditional role play is driven by the child and their imagination, and is essentially free of constraints. This is driven by the technology, follows a narrow script, and only allows for a single mode of engagement. Not saying that makes it good or bad, but they're clearly 2 different modes of play. > If you get lost in a D&D game is that bad because the w…
My experience with D&D was on the computer. I didn’t have friends that would play with me. I didn’t feel constrained by having computer driving the story. Games like Baldurs Gate pulled away from unhappy things happening otherwise. id software had a profit motive right? As a kid it didn’t occur to me. I just nagged my parents to pay for Doom/Heretic. I also have done everything to encourage/empower DIY. My hope is th…
Of course there are things technologies can do that are bad. For kids. For adults. For societies. But I build this kind of voice+LLM stuff, too, and have a kid, and the exploration, play, and learning opportunities here are really, really amazing.
For example, we are within reach of giving every child in the world a personalized, infinitely patient tutor that can cover any subject at the right level for that child. This doesn't replace classroom teachers. It augments what you can do in school, and what kids will be able to do outside of school hours.
How many marketing companies and toy manufacturers are you sending all these children’s data to?
Moral implications of LLM aside, this is an always-online, subscription-based toy that will eventually turn into a brick (unless the parent is an HN-er). I find it really sad that this kind of toy is sold in stores.