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Using GPT-4 Vision with Vimium to browse the web (github.com)

437 points by wvoch235 · 1018 days ago · 128 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses a project that uses GPT-4 Vision with Vimium to browse the web. The project aims to explore the possibility of using multimodal models to interact with the web. The author provides a script that uses Vimium to give the model a way to interact with the web. The project is still in its early stages, and the author has listed several potential next steps.

Main themes

  • Multimodal models
  • Web accessibility
  • Automation
  • Data entry
  • Privacy concerns
  • Efficiency and cost savings
  • Job displacement
  • AI-powered tools

What commenters say

  • The use of multimodal models like GPT-4 Vision has the potential to make the web more accessible for people with disabilities.
  • The project's approach of using Vimium to interact with the web is a promising solution for automating data entry and other tasks.
  • Some commenters are concerned about the potential loss of privacy when using large language models to interact with the web.
  • Others see the project as a step towards creating a more automated and efficient way of interacting with the web, potentially replacing manual data entry tasks.
  • There are also discussions about the potential for using multimodal models to automate tasks such as data extraction and processing.
  • Some commenters are skeptical about the project's potential, citing the need for human oversight and the potential for errors.
  • The use of AI models to automate tasks could lead to significant cost savings and increased efficiency for businesses.
  • However, others argue that relying on AI models for tasks such as data entry could lead to job losses and other negative consequences.