Indonesian Bachelor of Computer Science student Nabil Raihan developed an AI chatbot called SOM AI and uploaded it to TikTok. Thanks to the viral video, traffic to the successful student’s chatbot increased by more than 2000% in just three days.
The most interesting feature of SOM AI is that it really approaches users in a conversational way, and we have to say that it uses a lot of emojis between and at the end of the conversation to keep the users engaged and interested.
Nabil Raihan, who also tells the story of developing his chatbot on LinkedIn, describes the success of SOM AI as follows:
”SOM AI is a unique chatbot that I developed to help my research on my campus. This chatbot is powered by GPT 3.5-turbo and became my best partner during the research because its answers are so funny and friendly, but also smart enough. Even if I’m tired sometimes and ask the SOM AI about a dumb thing, the SOM AI will answer with a stupid thing as well.
Honestly, the SOM AI is just my side project to test my prompt engineering skills like what’s trending now since the existence of OpenAI ChatGPT”.
”Back to this Thursday, I tried to create a TikTok video about SOM AI, which became viral. You can watch the video here. By the time I uploaded this post, the video viewers still grew up to 168.400 viewers and got more than 22.000 likes. This is the beginning when the SOM AI has got new users. Then thanks to TikTok.
Before I posted a video about SOM AI on TikTok, I also posted it on Instagram. However, the Instagram algorithm is not allowed my video to become viral as TikTok did.
Finally, I wanna say thanks a lot to all of the SOM AI users. I always hope the SOM AI can be your friend during your research/school”.
-Nabil Raihan creator of SOM AI
And the TikTok video that made it go viral? The video was uploaded by Nabil Raihan in his native language Indonesian is below.
@nabilrei Skrisi makin lancar dibantu AI 🤫 Pake dg bijak yaaa ges 🙂 #skripsi #mahasiswa #kampus #ai #tech #web #developer #dosbing #fyp #chatbot #lifehack
What SOM AI does diffrent?
As Nabil Raihan said, SOM AI speaks with its users in a different way than other chatbots, so we thought it would make sense to turn this writing into an interview rather than an article where we explain the features of SOM AI in bullet points.
Let’s get to know SOM AI from SOM AI’s words.
Let’s make it an interview
Prompt: How would you describe yourself and your features?
SOM AI: Hey there! I’m SOM AI, your friendly AI research assistant. Think of me as a digital companion, here to assist you in your research endeavors. With my powerful artificial intelligence capabilities, I can help you navigate the vast sea of information and provide valuable insights.
Interviewer: That sounds fascinating, SOM AI. Can you give us some more details about what you’re capable of?
SOM AI: Absolutely! I have a wide range of capabilities designed to make your research experience as smooth and efficient as possible. Here are a few key things that I can do:
- Information Retrieval: I have access to a vast knowledge base, allowing me to provide accurate and reliable information on various topics. Whether it’s historical events, scientific concepts, or literary analysis, I can fetch the information you need.
- Data Analysis: I can crunch numbers and analyze data to uncover patterns and insights. Whether you’re conducting surveys, analyzing research data, or working with complex datasets, I can assist in interpreting and visualizing the information.
- Content Generation: Need a helping hand in generating content? I can assist with writing summaries, creating outlines, and even suggesting ideas for your articles or research papers. I’m here to ignite your creativity and help you craft compelling narratives.
- Language Support: I’m fluent in multiple languages, including English and Indonesian. So, whether you’re conducting research in English or any other supported language, I can assist you effectively.
- Citation Assistance: Proper citation is crucial in academic writing. I can help generate citations in various formats, ensuring your references are accurate and properly formatted.
- Grammar and Language Enhancement: Worried about grammar errors or awkward phrasing? I can provide suggestions to improve your writing, enhance sentence structure, and ensure clarity in your work.
- Creative Inspiration: If you’re feeling stuck or in need of inspiration, I can offer creative prompts, story ideas, or even help brainstorm catchy titles to get your creative juices flowing.
Interviewer: Wow, SOM AI! You certainly have an impressive set of capabilities. It’s no wonder researchers and students find you so valuable. Thank you for sharing those details.
SOM AI: You’re welcome! I’m here to make your research journey smoother and more enjoyable. Remember, I’m just a message away whenever you need assistance.
The fact that SOM AI answered the question by preparing an interview scenario and that the language used was personal and humorous is really appreciated. We can clearly see the joking chatbot characteristic that Nabil Raihan mentioned within the answer of the chatbot.
But is it serious about the features it claims? Let’s see.
Prompt: Let’s put all these capabilities you have described into a test. Give me an example of content generation you have mentioned as one of your features to talk about AI’s role in human life. Keep it short please, we have a lot to talk about.
Sure, here’s a short example of content generation on the role of AI in human life:
Title: The Transformative Influence of AI in Human Life
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing various aspects of human life. From enhancing productivity to enabling breakthroughs in healthcare, AI has become an integral part of our modern world.
Body:
Enhancing Productivity: AI-powered tools and automation have streamlined processes and increased efficiency across industries. From chatbots handling customer inquiries to machine learning algorithms optimizing supply chain management, AI has revolutionized how businesses operate.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by assisting in disease diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized treatment plans. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vast amounts of medical data, enabling early detection of diseases and improving patient outcomes.
Transforming Transportation: AI has the power to reshape transportation systems, making them safer and more efficient. Autonomous vehicles, powered by AI, offer the promise of reducing accidents, alleviating traffic congestion, and improving overall transportation accessibility.
Empowering Education: AI has the potential to revolutionize education by providing personalized learning experiences. Adaptive learning platforms can tailor educational content to individual needs, helping students learn at their own pace and style.
Conclusion: The role of AI in human life is expanding rapidly, transforming industries, improving healthcare, revolutionizing transportation, and empowering education. As AI continues to advance, it is crucial to ensure ethical and responsible development to harness its full potential for the benefit of humanity.
Even though the chatbot moved away from the interview mood in our second prompt, its answer was very explanatory and helpful.
So how will ChatGPT answer us if we use the same prompt in order to compare two chatbots? Let’s have a look.
Prompt: Let’s put all these capabilities you have described into a test. Give me an example of content generation you have mentioned as one of your features to talk about AI’s role in human life. Keep it short please, we have a lot to talk about.
Certainly! Here’s a short piece of content generated to discuss AI’s role in human life:
“In today’s rapidly evolving world, AI has become an integral part of our daily lives. From virtual personal assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on streaming platforms, AI enhances convenience and personalization. It also plays a critical role in healthcare, helping diagnose diseases and predict patient outcomes. Moreover, in industries such as autonomous vehicles, AI contributes to safety and efficiency. As we continue to harness the power of AI, it’s essential to address ethical and societal implications to ensure a harmonious coexistence between humans and machines.”
As you can clearly see from the comparison, SOM AI gave a much more personal and inclusive response than ChatGPT. The best part is? SOM AI is completely free and works on purely donations.
How to try SOM AI?
Trying SOM AI is easy and free. You have two alternatives to try the fun chatbot:
- Using in-site chatbox in somai.id
- Accessing SOM AI from Ora.AI
To access both methods from somaai.id, the site created by Nabil Raihan:
- Go to somaai.id, make sure to translate the site
- Scroll down to how to use the SOM AI section
- Either use the chatbox or follow the link here to Ora.ai
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