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I have spent a lot of time talking to AI.
But Ive never encountered anything quite like Sesame.
Lets start with what Sesame actually is.
The AIs speech is fluid, expressive, and unpredictably human.
Sesame, on the other hand, speaks as if its thinking, making its responses feel incredibly natural.
I decided to put Sesame through a series of tests to see just how human-like it could get.
The results were impressive, if not a little unsettling.
Instead of immediately launching into a generic pep talk, Sesame paused.
Just a tiny beat, but enough to make me feel like it was actually considering what I said.
Then, in a voice filled with artificial sympathy, it responded, Thats completely normal.
Big opportunities can feel overwhelming.
What about it makes you the most nervous?
It didnt assume anything, and it engaged before offering any bland advice.
Sesame suggested, Have you practiced in front of a friend or recorded yourself?
Sometimes hearing yourself back can help you tweak your delivery.
I started with: Tell me a story about a detective whos also a magician.
Sesame immediately jumped in with a classic noir setup: Okay.
Picture this smoky jazz club.
The smell of bourbon.
And regrets hanging in the air.
Call him Jack Harrow.
But Jack’s not just any gumshoe.
See, he’s got a secret.
He’s got the touch.
A dame shuffles in all nerves."
I interrupted then to ask, “Wait, what’s his favorite trick?”
Maya responded with: “Mm.
It’s a sleight of hand that’s more than meets the eye.
He calls it The Vanishing Witness.
He can make a person seem to disappear right before your eyes.
Just for a moment.
Long enough to slip them a note.
Plant evidence or just make them question what they saw.
It throws people off balance.
You know, a good magician knows.
Perception is everything.”
The dame slides into the booth across from Jack, all worry lines and trembling hands.
I want to plan a surprise for my best friends birthday, but I dont know what to do.
You could book a themed escape room, then hit a futuristic-style restaurant, maybe one with molecular gastronomy?
When I told it I had a budget of $100, Sesame adjusted.
I can find recipes for you if youd like.
It wasnt just spitting out generic recommendations.
It was collaborating with me.
And thats what made it feel different.
What’s real?
Sesame didnt just pass these tests, I’d say it nailed them.
If AI is this realistic in its speech, would we even know we were talking to an AI?
Sesame is still niche, but this technology wont stay niche forever.
