In this episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi interviews Omi Chandiramani, a technologist and the creator of the Good Talk app, which helps users navigate challenging conversations through role-playing with an AI chatbot. Omi shares his journey in developing the app, the importance of effective communication, and the potential of AI in enhancing conversation skills. They also discuss privacy concerns, AI's limitations, and the future of AI in various fields like education and therapy.

Time Stamps:

[00:02:25] - Omi's Background and Inspiration: Omi shares his background in tech and the inspiration behind creating Good Talk.

[00:03:43] - Climatize and Social Impact: Discussion on Omi's previous role as CTO at Climatize and its impact on climate change action.

[00:05:24] - Developing the Good Talk App: Omi explains the challenges of building scenarios for the app and how real-life user input enhances its effectiveness.

[00:10:00] - User Privacy and Data Security: Omi details the privacy measures taken to ensure user anonymity and data security.

[00:14:55] - Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Insights on AI's potential, limitations, and its role in tools like Good Talk.

[00:20:22] - AI Hallucinations and Guardrails: Explanation of AI hallucinations, their implications, and how Good Talk addresses them.

[00:24:08] - Good Talk's Application in Various Fields: Discussion on the app's potential use in sales training, education, and therapy.

[00:28:17] - Voice Communication and Future Enhancements: Omi shares upcoming features like voice interaction and sentiment detection.

[00:30:32] - Supporting Multiple Languages: Plans to expand the app's accessibility by supporting multiple languages.

[00:33:28] - Accessibility Across Platforms: Appreciation for the app being available on both Android and Apple devices from the start.

[00:37:22] - Closing Thoughts and Future Developments: Omi's vision for the app's future and a call to listeners for feedback and ideas on new applications.

Resources and Links:

• Good Talk App - Website
• Good Talk App - Android
• Good Talk App - Apple
• YouTube Tutorial on Good Talk
• Interview with Mo Gowdat
• Interview with the Founder of Climatize - Will Wiseman
• Circle B - Cause Before Commerce - New e-commerce site launching soon | minimize waste, reduce, reuse, recycle

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