AutoGPT offers a window into the future of technology, capturing the imagination of countless individuals. Just a few weeks ago, I experimented with AutoGPT, attempting to install it on my Mac. The process wasn’t as straightforward as one would hope, but by now, there’s likely an abundance of improved tutorials available to guide you through the installation process. What makes AutoGPT particularly fascinating is the ability to observe its thought processes in real-time.
What makes AutoGPT particularly fascinating is the ability to observe its thought processes in real-time. As a user, you can bear witness to the inner workings of this artificial intelligence as it carries out tasks. To begin, you’ll assign your AI a name and define its area of expertise. Next, you’ll establish up to five goals for your AI.
In my case, I named my AI “Bloggy,” a blog writing and SEO expert. Its primary goal was to generate content about AutoGPT and the jobs it could potentially replace in the future. I also set a secondary goal for Bloggy: to save the completed content to a text file. Lastly, I programmed it to shut down upon completion. Opting not to include additional goals, I initiated the process and observed Bloggy in action.
As Bloggy carried out its tasks, I was privy to its thought processes. The experience was truly enlightening as I watched the AI’s mind at work, tackling the challenges I had set before it.
Here comes AutoGPT thought process:
To start off, I will do a Google search to gather information about autogpt and its work application. This will also give me a good understanding of the current state of the field. From there, I will use my LLM expertise to provide a concise and informative blog post.
Then it start to reasoning:
Since my first task is to write a blog post about autogpt, it is important to have full understanding of the topic. At the moment, I have little information about autogpt and its work application. Therefore, a quick google search is the most logical step to take.
Next he plans:
- Conduct a google search on autogpt and its work application
- Use the information gathered for a blog post
- Review and edit the blog post to ensure conciseness
He then criticizes himself:
I need to ensure that I properly analyze and evaluate the information gathered from the google search so that I provide the best and most accurate information possible
AutoGPT’s next move was to perform an action, which in this instance involved using Google. It then prompted me to either continue or stop, and I chose to proceed. It’s crucial to monitor AutoGPT’s activities, as it could potentially register on a website to achieve its goals. An autonomous mode exists but is best avoided for this reason.
Witnessing AutoGPT’s reasoning was astonishing, as one might not expect such capabilities from a machine. Traditionally, we associate reasoning with human beings, so it’s understandable that people become alarmed when they observe AutoGPT at work.
The AI provided a list of jobs it could potentially replace in the near future, which has sparked discussions among major news outlets. Conversations surrounding AI often touch upon career implications, leading to heightened anxiety about how AI will affect people’s livelihoods. Consequently, these discussions can become quite heated.
As a marketer myself, I don’t see AI replacing me; rather, I believe it will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of my work. The impact of AI on our everyday lives is yet to be fully realized, but we likely won’t have to wait long. The next AI news is just around the corner, and we’ll continue to learn more about its potential and implications.