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In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Andy, and Jyunmi discussed their experiences and opinions on GPT Actions, which allow GPT models like ChatGPT to interact with external APIs. The crew reviewed the effectiveness, challenges, and potential of these actions in various use cases, particularly focusing on their personal experiences while implementing them for different tasks, such as weather data retrieval and integrating multiple APIs.
Key Points Discussed:
Introduction to GPT Actions: Brian kicked off the episode by explaining GPT Actions as a way to enable GPT models to connect to external APIs, providing a basic definition of how they work and their purpose in expanding GPT's capabilities beyond standard queries.
Cookbooks for Implementation: Jyunmi highlighted how GPT Actions are best utilized through "cookbooks" provided by OpenAI, which act as guides to implement specific actions, such as connecting to Google Drive or using public APIs like weather.gov. He demonstrated using a weather forecast API as an example, showing how simple it was to set up and use.
Challenges with Authentication and API Integration: The team shared frustrations with API integration, particularly regarding OAuth authentication, which involves multiple steps and technical complexity. Brian noted the difficulties he encountered with Gmail API integration, leading to an infinite loop issue, a common pain point.
User Experience with GPT Actions: Beth and Andy brought attention to the overall user experience, with Beth pointing out that for simpler needs, writing code directly might be more efficient. Andy echoed the sentiment that GPT Actions seem more suited for developers working on corporate projects rather than individual users looking for a seamless experience.
Potential Use Cases and Future Outlook: The group discussed how GPT Actions, despite their current limitations, could be valuable in automating workflows, especially in business contexts. They suggested that improvements could come in the future, but for now, simpler alternatives like code-driven solutions or third-party tools might offer a better user experience.
In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Andy, and Jyunmi discussed their experiences and opinions on GPT Actions, which allow GPT models like ChatGPT to interact with external APIs. The crew reviewed the effectiveness, challenges, and potential of these actions in various use cases, particularly focusing on their personal experiences while implementing them for different tasks, such as weather data retrieval and integrating multiple APIs.
Key Points Discussed:
Introduction to GPT Actions: Brian kicked off the episode by explaining GPT Actions as a way to enable GPT models to connect to external APIs, providing a basic definition of how they work and their purpose in expanding GPT's capabilities beyond standard queries.
Cookbooks for Implementation: Jyunmi highlighted how GPT Actions are best utilized through "cookbooks" provided by OpenAI, which act as guides to implement specific actions, such as connecting to Google Drive or using public APIs like weather.gov. He demonstrated using a weather forecast API as an example, showing how simple it was to set up and use.
Challenges with Authentication and API Integration: The team shared frustrations with API integration, particularly regarding OAuth authentication, which involves multiple steps and technical complexity. Brian noted the difficulties he encountered with Gmail API integration, leading to an infinite loop issue, a common pain point.
User Experience with GPT Actions: Beth and Andy brought attention to the overall user experience, with Beth pointing out that for simpler needs, writing code directly might be more efficient. Andy echoed the sentiment that GPT Actions seem more suited for developers working on corporate projects rather than individual users looking for a seamless experience.
Potential Use Cases and Future Outlook: The group discussed how GPT Actions, despite their current limitations, could be valuable in automating workflows, especially in business contexts. They suggested that improvements could come in the future, but for now, simpler alternatives like code-driven solutions or third-party tools might offer a better user experience.
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