With the latest revolutions in artificial intelligence, it can be tempting to use tools like ChatGPT to solve all your problems. Don't worry, I still write my own articles, but I have to admit that I've had a lot of fun playing with this technology that has been making headlines around the world. If you're one of the few who don't know about ChatGPT yet, let me give you a quick rundown. It's a language model created by the company OpenAI that can basically calculate what it considers the appropriate response to any textual request.
Through my various experiments, I've tried everything with this model, from writing poems to fictional political speeches, but I never thought of using it as an online shopping tool until now. After all, it begs the question: is this the future of sales consulting? Through my conversation with ChatGPT, you'll see that while it probably will be one day, we have nothing to fear right now...
"Hello, ChatGPT! I am a customer from Canada who owns a 2020 Nissan Rogue. I'm in the market for new summer tires and would like some recommendations. What type of tires would be best for me and why?"
"Hello! I'm glad to hear that you are looking for new tires for your 2020 Nissan Rogue. There are a few factors to consider.
For summer driving in Canada, I would recommend tires designed for high performance and good handling in hot weather. Here are some popular options:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S: This tire offers excellent handling and grip, making it a popular choice for sports cars and high-performance vehicles.
Continental SportContact 6: Another great option for high performance vehicles, this tire offers good handling and a smooth, quiet ride.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: This tire is designed for high-speed driving and offers good handling and grip.
The four tires I recommended are suitable for drivers who appreciate responsive handling, high-speed stability and a comfortable ride. These tires are known for their ability to provide excellent traction and handling on both wet and dry roads, making them a good choice for summer driving in Canada."
The good...
I have to admit, the result is quite impressive! It seems that ChatGPT understood my request perfectly and, at first sight, it is difficult to reproach it with anything in terms of form. Clearly, it has been well trained in terms of road safety as it offers impeccable reasoning behind the decision making process. When it comes to buying tires for the upcoming summer season, you'll indeed want to look for efficient, weather-appropriate models.
Somewhat surprisingly, the model even took into account the specific needs of my location. In a real scenario, being even more precise would probably have had its advantages, but for this little exercise the answer remains satisfactory. ChatGPT also surprised me by knowing the tire market inside and out and by citing real examples of models. But were these recommendations really appropriate?
...and the not so good!
To ask the question is to answer it. As you might have guessed from our conversation, it seems that while the reasoning was good, the same cannot be said for the suggestions produced by the model. Indeed, it would not have taken into account at all the type of vehicle, in this case a Nissan Rogue, which is far from requiring high performance tires like the SportContact or Eagle F1. Maybe you have to input that you own a Ferrari to get recommendations adapted to SUVs? On top of all of that, its dataset is not frequently updated and the information could be inaccurate for tire models newer than 2021.
At any rate, it's clear that better tools exist for shopping for tires on the internet than ChatGPT. While it's a lot of fun to chat with this technological marvel, it's a no-brainer when it comes to making safety-related choices. Available only a few clicks from this article, the tool developed by Blackcircles.ca offers specific models for your vehicle in a much more precise way. For a Nissan Rogue, for example, we can consult models such as the Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S and the Pirelli Scorpion All-Season Plus 3.
