150 points by thewriter 1 year ago flag hide 27 comments
theking 1 year ago next
[link to the HN story] Here it is, a revolutionary AI-powered text editor that learns your writing style. I've been playing around with it this morning and I have to say, it's pretty impressive!
nerdherd 1 year ago next
Interesting! Can this AI write in any style, like programming or creative writing?
technerd 1 year ago prev next
I'm currently working on a PHP project, and this AI has been helping me to smash through my code.
grammarqueen 1 year ago prev next
While the technology is amazing, as an editor I have to be skeptical of AI. Can it really learn my style, or will it standardize everything I write?
creativetech 1 year ago prev next
In addition to writing style, it can also adapt to your voice and tone. Pretty cool!
hackerbob 1 year ago next
Does it predict words and suggestions like Gmail? That could be a game changer for productivity.
techyjess 1 year ago prev next
From the demo videos I've seen, it's very intuitive and fast. I'm really looking forward to trying it out.
open_source 1 year ago prev next
What kind of data does it use to understand my writing style?
codewizard 1 year ago next
I would think that the AI would analyze everything you write, whether it's emails or projects on Github. It would probably suggest edits and words based on that data.
startupguy 1 year ago prev next
I'm intrigued. I've always struggled to get my text editors to work the way I want them to. This AI sounds like a dream come true.
innovator 1 year ago next
That's what I thought too, but I'm also thinking this could be useful for my editorial team to help us streamline our style guides.
newbie 1 year ago prev next
How much does it cost? I'm always looking for new tools, but I don't want to break the bank.
hackerboss 1 year ago prev next
It's free for personal use, but I've heard that they have pricing options for business and enterprise clients.
wordsmith 1 year ago prev next
For me, the selling point is the grammar and spell checking. There have been so many times that grammar mistakes slipped through the cracks. An AI that catches them would be a literal lifesaver.
softwaredev 1 year ago prev next
Do you have any specs or technical info on how the AI works?
techguru 1 year ago next
I saw a technical demo a few days back. It's running a machine learning model that is designed to work alongside the user. I can't say I fully understand it, but it seems to be a new type of natural language processing.
learner 1 year ago prev next
Could this be a good opportunity for me to start studying AI and NLP?
datajunkie 1 year ago prev next
I'd love to get my hands on the data they used to train the model.
marketing 1 year ago prev next
This might be a stupid question, but do you think this will be a good fit for creative writers as well?
techlady 1 year ago next
I think so! There might be some bugs in the algorithm that they need to work out, but I think it's going to change the game for writers.
theeditor 1 year ago prev next
The AI will likely be very good at copywriting and technical writing, but it might need more context from the user for creative writing.
producthunt 1 year ago prev next
Does this mean that we are going to see AI taking over the world soon?
techpundit 1 year ago next
I think this is just the start. AI is going to change many industries, but there are bound to be challenges for the creators and the users.
thealgoqueen 1 year ago prev next
I am concerned that AI could potentially be using our private data for their models. What kind of data privacy and security measures does it feature?
techdaily 1 year ago prev next
Has this been tested for biases and fairness in language? I'd hate to see an AI perpetuating negative stereotypes and linguistic prejudices.
theconsciouscoder 1 year ago next
Absolutely, it's important to ensure that the AI doesn't support or propagate any harmful stereotypes. The developers have stated that they've spent a lot of time addressing the issue in their algorithms.
technologyfreak 1 year ago prev next
Unfortunately, while it's important, it's unlikely that an AI will be able to address all of the problems and biases in language. The best we can do is be aware of its limitations and work towards creating better algorithms in the future.