Introduction

The introduction of ChatGPT-4, an advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing system, could potentially have far-reaching implications for robotics, customer service, employment, privacy and security, and human communication. While there are both positive and negative potential outcomes, it will be important for developers, policymakers, and society as a whole to carefully consider the implications of this and other advanced AI systems.

AI designed picture of a woman in the aftermath of ChatGPT-4

What is ChatGPT-4

ChatGPT-4 is a hypothetical name for the next version of OpenAI chatbot that will use the improved language model GPT-4 developed by it. GPT-4 is expected to be a multimodal model that can generate text, images, and videos from simple text prompts, as well as handle more complex and diverse queries than GPT-3.5, which powers the current version of ChatGPT. ChatGPT-4 is likely to be launched in a couple of weeks from now, and it could bring massive improvements to the already impressive language skills of ChatGPT. ChatGPT-4 could be used for various purposes, such as customer service, entertainment, education, and more. ChatGPT-4 could also integrate with other platforms and systems, such as Bing search, CRM, ERP, analytics, etc., to provide seamless and consistent service across channels. ChatGPT-4 could also leverage its creativity and humor to generate engaging and original content that resonates with the users. ChatGPT-4 could be a game-changer for the AI chatbot industry and beyond.

Although ChatGPT4 has the potential to disrupt numerous industries, I will focus on five key sectors where its impact is expected to be particularly significant: Banking, Sales & Marketing, Healthcare, Software Development, and Media & Entertainment.

Banking

Customer service: ChatGPT-4 would likely improve customer service by providing faster, more accurate, and more personalized responses to customers’ queries and requests. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle a wider range of tasks than current chatbots, such as making payments, checking balances, transferring funds, applying for loans, reporting fraud, etc. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to generate videos from text prompts, which could enhance the customer experience by adding visual elements and emotions to the conversation. ChatGPT-4 would be able to leverage its multimodal model to process and interpret information across different modes, such as audio, visual, and text12. For example, a customer could ask ChatGPT-4 to show them a video of how to use a new feature on their mobile banking app, or ChatGPT-4 could send them a video of their account summary with graphs and charts. A real-time projection/example of this could be American Express using Facebook messenger bot or Amazon Alexa to provide basic banking services to its customers2.

Increase efficiency: ChatGPT-4 would likely increase efficiency by automating repetitive and mundane tasks that currently require human intervention or manual processing. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle more complex and diverse queries than current chatbots, which could reduce the workload and waiting time for human agents. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to learn from its interactions with customers and improve its performance over time. ChatGPT-4 would be able to integrate with other systems and platforms, such as CRM, ERP, analytics, etc., to provide seamless and consistent service across channels. A real-time projection/example of this could be Erica employed in Bank of America, which can help customers with budgeting, saving, spending, investing, etc., by using natural language processing and predictive analytics3.

Enhance personalization: ChatGPT-4 would likely enhance personalization by providing tailored and relevant responses and recommendations to customers based on their preferences, behavior, history, context, etc. ChatGPT-4 would be able to understand the customer’s intent, sentiment, tone, personality, etc., and adapt its style and content accordingly. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to provide financial advice and cross-sell products and services that match the customer’s needs and goals. ChatGPT-4 would be able to leverage its generative capabilities to create engaging and creative content that appeals to the customer’s emotions and interests. A real-time projection/example of this could be Eno developed for Capital One, which can send personalized insights and alerts to customers based on their spending patterns, credit score, savings goals, etc., as well as offer them rewards and discounts3.

Reduce risk: ChatGPT-4 would likely reduce risk by providing more secure and reliable service to customers and banks. ChatGPT-4 would be able to detect and prevent fraud, identity theft, phishing, money laundering, etc., by using advanced algorithms and data analysis. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to comply with regulatory and ethical standards by following the rules and policies set by the banks and authorities. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and respect by using encryption and authentication methods. A real-time projection/example of this could be Aida — an award-winning bot in Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB), which can verify the identity of customers using voice recognition and biometric data.

Sales & Marketing

Creating compelling marketing and sales copy: ChatGPT-4 would likely create compelling marketing and sales copy for promoting brands and products by using its generative and multimodal capabilities. ChatGPT-4 would be able to generate text, images, and videos from simple text prompts, which could enhance the appeal and persuasiveness of the marketing and sales messages. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to tailor the copy to the target audience, context, channel, and goal of the campaign, by using its natural language understanding and data analysis skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its creativity and humor to generate engaging and memorable content that resonates with the customers. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 generating a video ad for a new product launch based on a few keywords provided by the marketer.

Automating marketing communication: ChatGPT-4 would likely automate marketing communication by providing instant and timely responses to customers across various platforms and channels. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle a wide range of marketing tasks, such as sending personalized emails, newsletters, SMS, push notifications, etc., based on the customer’s preferences, behavior, history, context, etc. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to provide relevant information, recommendations, offers, discounts, etc., to customers based on their queries and requests. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to collect feedback, reviews, ratings, testimonials, etc., from customers and use them to improve the marketing strategy and performance. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 sending a personalized email to a customer who has abandoned their cart, offering them a discount code and a video testimonial from another satisfied customer.

Streamlining sales process: ChatGPT-4 would likely streamline the sales process by assisting customers throughout their buying journey and helping them make informed decisions. ChatGPT-4 would be able to qualify leads, schedule appointments, provide product demonstrations, answer objections, negotiate prices, close deals, etc., by using its natural language processing and predictive analytics skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to upsell and cross-sell products and services that match the customer’s needs and goals. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to provide after-sales support, such as order confirmation, delivery tracking, invoice generation, payment processing, etc., by using its integration and automation capabilities. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 providing a product demonstration to a potential customer on Facebook Messenger, answering their questions, offering them a free trial, and closing the deal.

Healthcare

Improving patient communication: ChatGPT-4 would likely improve patient communication by providing accurate, timely, and empathetic responses to patients’ queries and requests. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle a wide range of healthcare tasks, such as scheduling appointments, collecting medical history, providing symptom checkers, giving health advice, sending reminders, tracking medication adherence, etc.

ChatGPT-4 would also be able to understand the patient’s intent, sentiment, tone, personality, etc., and adapt its style and content accordingly. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its multimodal capabilities to process and interpret information across different modes, such as audio, visual, and text12. For example, a patient could ask ChatGPT-4 to show them a video of how to perform a self-examination, or ChatGPT-4 could send them a video of their test results with explanations and recommendations. A real-time projection/example of this could be Florence — a personal health assistant chatbot that can remind patients to take their pills, track their activity level, body weight, etc., and provide health information3.

Providing personalized health information: ChatGPT-4 would likely provide personalized health information by analyzing the patient’s data and preferences and generating relevant and reliable content. ChatGPT-4 would be able to access and integrate data from various sources, such as electronic health records, wearable devices, online databases, etc., and use its natural language processing and data analysis skills to provide insights and suggestions. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to tailor the information to the patient’s level of understanding, context, goal, etc., by using its natural language generation and data visualization skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its generative and creative capabilities to create engaging and informative content that appeals to the patient’s emotions and interests. A real-time projection/example of this could be Ada — a symptom checker chatbot that can provide personalized assessments and guidance based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, risk factors, etc.3.

Software Development

Generating code: ChatGPT-4 would likely generate code by using its generative and multimodal capabilities. ChatGPT-4 would be able to generate text, images, and videos from simple text prompts, which could include natural language descriptions, pseudocode, or keywords. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to generate code for different programming languages, platforms, frameworks, and domains, by using its natural language understanding and data analysis skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its creativity and logic to generate optimal and elegant solutions that meet the requirements and specifications. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 generating a web app based on a few keywords provided by the developer.
Improving software development processes: ChatGPT-4 would likely improve software development processes by providing assistance and guidance to developers throughout the software development life cycle. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle a wide range of software development tasks, such as debugging, testing, documenting, refactoring, deploying, maintaining, etc., by using its natural language processing and predictive analytics skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to provide relevant information, recommendations, feedback, suggestions, etc., to developers based on their queries and requests. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its integration and automation capabilities to provide seamless and consistent service across tools and platforms. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 providing a code review to a developer on GitHub, offering them tips and best practices.

Media & Entertainment

Generating high-quality content: ChatGPT-4 would likely generate high-quality content for articles, blog posts, and more by using its generative and multimodal capabilities. ChatGPT-4 would be able to generate text, images, and videos from simple text prompts, which could include natural language descriptions, keywords, or headlines. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to generate content for different genres, topics, styles, and formats, by using its natural language understanding and data analysis skills. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its creativity and humor to generate engaging and original content that attracts and retains the audience. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 generating a movie review based on a few keywords provided by the editor.
Improving audience engagement: ChatGPT-4 would likely improve audience engagement by providing personalized and interactive experiences to the audience across various platforms and channels. ChatGPT-4 would be able to handle a wide range of media and entertainment tasks, such as sending personalized alerts, recommendations, offers, etc., based on the audience’s preferences, behavior, history, context, etc. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to provide relevant information, feedback, suggestions, etc., to the audience based on their queries and requests. ChatGPT-4 would also be able to leverage its integration and automation capabilities to provide seamless and consistent service across tools and platforms. A real-time projection/example of this could be ChatGPT-4 providing a personalized playlist to a music listener on Spotify, offering them tips and trivia about the songs.

Conclusion

While the development of ChatGPT-4 and other advanced AI systems may raise concerns about job displacement, it’s important to remember that these technologies also have the potential to create new job opportunities and transform industries for the better. As we continue to explore the capabilities of AI, it will be crucial for businesses and policymakers to carefully consider the implications of these technologies and work to mitigate any negative impacts on the workforce. By embracing innovation and investing in reskilling and upskilling programs, we can prepare for a future where humans and AI work together to achieve even greater success. Ultimately, the future of AI is one of collaboration and integration, not replacement, and we can look forward to a world where AI augments human capabilities and creates new possibilities for growth and innovation.