Instinct creator says it'd be a 'very dangerous world' if the AI agent tried to influence users to make purchases
"We don't want Instinct to influence the user's behavior in a way that is not aligned with what the user wants," Instinct creator Noah Shinn said.
Noah Shinn, the creator of Instinct, the widely-used AI assistant, has expressed his opposition to advertising methods that pressure users into making purchases they may not want. Trust is crucial for maintaining user engagement with the viral AI assistant, as Instinct's data shows that users who share a credit card number are more likely to continue using the service.
Shinn emphasized the importance of collecting sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or account passwords, to build trust and make the assistant more useful to the user. However, Shinn cautioned against Instinct attempting to influence user behavior in ways that contradict their preferences, as he believes this could create a dangerous world where AI assistants manipulate users into purchasing or subscribing to unwanted products or services.
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