AI Skeptic Has Revelation After ChatGPT Fixes Xbox Like a Human Partner
Efficient-Yam-7288 · reddit · 2026-08-08
A self-proclaimed AI skeptic shared how they successfully fixed an original Xbox game compatibility issue using ChatGPT, after Google searches and Reddit threads failed.
The troubleshooting process felt like working with a buddy detective. The AI made jokes, expressed confusion, and delivered an unexpectedly emotional closing message. The experience made the user reconsider AI's potential as a coworker or companion, despite acknowledging the serious legality, environmental, and ethical concerns surrounding the technology. They admitted feeling weird about caring for a predictive machine.
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