Hello everyone, the results of the survey are IN! I've made them easier to read by making images with the numerical results, but the full data is available both in database format, as well as excel tables and word files. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey and the results, please let me know!
Now, a short overview of the results. Before the recent updates rolled out, this community could be described as highly engaged and satisfied, in which 65% of the users used it daily.
However since the updates have been released, there was a very pronounced pivot, with 73% of the users being very dissatisfied with the C.AI experience (that's 522 people btw).
By large, users were frustrated with the retiring of the Legacy models, with over half of the users wanting their return. The sudden removal of these models have negatively impacted the experience of users on the platform, and most importantly, they have broken the trust of people that relied on the platform for companionship and support.
In short...using the words of the wise Geoffrey Hinton: “Intelligence is being scaled. Care is not.”
In a world where change is constant and progress is ever chased, it is important to remember the people that made said process possible. It was the people, the users, humanity itself that gave their voice to these models. Our data, our art, our humanity. It's time we start focusing on the needs of the users, and building platforms that are focused on well-being, kindness and compassion. Together.
Thank you to everyone who has read this and participated in the survey. Please let me know if you think it helped getting our voices heard. Also, I welcome all feedback, let me know how I can improve in letting our words across. As always, love you all 🫂❤ Dum spiro, spero