I’ve been writing Python code to interface directly with the OpenAI API, accessing ChatGPT-4 without using the standard interface. I’ve built my own system based on the Nifty Transcription Tool, but I’ve noticed that the AI interacts with me differently depending on how I access it.
When I use the ChatGPT web interface, it feels as if I’m engaging with a real person—there’s something personable about it. I wonder if the AI is specifically instructed in the nuances of user interaction to make it more engaging. However, when I interact directly through the OpenAI API, the level of personal engagement seems reduced. It’s still present to some degree, but the experience feels noticeably different.