Reddit's Inclusion Of ChatGPT Triggers IBM Watson Fiasco Déjà Vu: A 'Recipe For Disaster'?

May 17, 2024 11:37 AM | 2 min read |

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OpenAI's integration of Reddit into ChatGPT sparks debate over potential AI challenges and opportunities.
Reddit's real user opinions and diverse content pose both promise and peril for AI integration.

Reddit Inc RDDT was trading up 13.74% by 10:40 AM ET on Friday following an announcement that it would partner with ChatGPT.

The news also sparked a flurry of reactions on Reddit, drawing comparisons to the infamous IBM Watson fiasco and raising concerns about potential pitfalls.

‘Soooo Much Stupidity’

User fleegleb humorously highlighted the potential chaos that might ensue, stating it as a “recipe for disaster.”

The user expressed concern over the potential for an “AI brain explosion” as it starts crawling through Reddit’s vast and varied content, anticipating a surge in “stupidity.”

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