I want an unscented chatbot.

· Bits and Bobs 8/25/25
  • I want an unscented chatbot.
    • That is, one without a personality.
    • That I can then add a specific personality to different contexts and domains.
    • If you have to have one chatbot for all use cases for all people, you have to find a scent, a personality that is good enough in all cases.
      • Pleasant but bland.
    • You want different personalities in different contexts to interact with.
      • A one-size-fits-none personality doesn't work.
    • The current chatbot modality typified by ChatGPT puts the personality front and center.
      • People care about the personality of a thing that acts like a human, so when it changes they revolt.

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