Twitch Chat designs an Ai to answer my emails (VOD)
Gaming
Introduction
In a recent Twitch stream, I dove into the chaotic world of emails that sprawl endlessly in my inbox, attempting to find a solution to the overwhelming number of messages I receive. With over 300 lingering emails, and an influx of about 100 a week, I decided to allow my Twitch chat to design an AI to help respond to these emails efficiently.
The stream started with some playful banter, where I discussed the various demands of merchandise and touched on the suggestions made by viewers, including the possibility of displaying a pride flag in my office. Despite being late due to my last-minute preparations, I assured the viewers that the wait would be worth it.
Understanding that the process of developing an AI would take time, I began brainstorming traits for the AI to embody, seeking input from the chat. Each suggestion elicited laughter and creativity, fueling the energy for the task at hand. The community determined that the AI needed to answer emails with certain personality traits, making it both functional and entertaining.
The first AI candidate, which we dubbed E Doug, presented himself as a deadline-oriented tech enthusiast with an overwhelming fear of spiders and a slight obsession with making bizarre jokes related to his interests. This character also believed in conspiracies regarding emails, suggesting that submitters might be plotting to steal his organs. While E Doug's comedic responses brought laughs to the chat, they ultimately highlighted the absurdity of the character.
As the interview process continued, we brought in a second candidate, with similar comedic tones but even weirder quirks. Diarrhea Doug was a chaotic addition to our roster but provided outrageous, delightfully unhinged replies to email prompts. It was during this madness that we realized we had crafted a perfect double act for interacting and responding to the flood of emails.
Both AIs were put to the test when responding to an influx of emails, including a heartfelt request from a viewer about getting a wedding invitation signed and a business proposal from a questionable online marketplace. E Doug and Diarrhea Doug provided responses that would either amuse or horrify the recipients, demonstrating their unique personalities while navigating the digital clutter.
The conclusion of the stream involved reflecting on the responses we crafted together through the characters, sharing laughs about their antics and setting the stage for ongoing experiments with AI and email. With two unique personalities now drafted into the company, it became evident that we had generated a continuous source of humor that could potentially generate future content and engage with my audience in new ways.
This adventure proved that collaboration with fans could transform mundane tasks into entertaining experiences, with wildly unpredictable outcomes.
Keyword
- Twitch Stream
- AI Development
- Email Responses
- Viewer Engagement
- Comedy
- Character Design
- E Doug
- Diarrhea Doug
- Sponsorships
- Audience Interaction
FAQ
1. What was the main objective of the Twitch stream?
- The primary goal was to create an AI that could efficiently help manage and respond to the overwhelming number of emails received.
2. What roles did E Doug and Diarrhea Doug play?
- E Doug was designed with tech-savvy traits and a fear of spiders, while Diarrhea Doug brought chaotic humor and unpredictability to the responses.
3. How did the viewers contribute to the AI's design?
- Viewers suggested various traits and personality quirks, shaping the two characters that would respond to emails.
4. What types of emails were the AIs tasked to respond to?
- The AIs replied to a range of emails, including heartfelt requests for signed wedding invitations and business proposals from questionable companies.
5. How was the humor integrated into the email responses?
- Each AI's response incorporated their unique personality traits, leading to humorous and sometimes absurd interactions with the email senders.
