May 29, 2025

Does Tough Talk Make AI Listen Better? Google Co-Founder Reveals the Magic of a Strong Voice!

By Jein Pabalinas (Why Live), Webmaster

MSN recently published an article where Google co-founder Sergey Brin suggests that using a strong, almost “tough” tone when talking to an AI (Artificial Intelligence) might lead to better answers. This idea might sound a little funny or even strange, so let’s break it down in simple words.

Imagine you have a super-smart computer—like a magic brain—that learns by reading lots and lots of books, listening to people, and watching videos. This magic brain doesn’t have feelings like you or me. Instead, it learns from all the information it reads. When you ask it a question or tell it something, it tries very hard to understand you and give a good answer.

How Does Talking Tough Help?

According to Sergey Brin’s idea, if you speak in a clear and strong way—almost like you’re really insisting on an answer—the computer might “pay extra attention.” It’s like this:

Clear Instructions: When you speak clearly and confidently, the computer understands your instruction without any confusion.
Better Focus: Just like when your teacher asks you a direct question and you listen carefully to answer correctly, a firm tone might help the computer “focus” on what you need.
Improved Answers: When the computer pays close attention, it can give you answers that are more accurate and helpful.

So Much for Buttering Up ChatGPT with “Please” and “Thank You”

Now, here’s something interesting: I always use “please” and “thank you”—that’s just how I am, whether I’m asking a person or even talking to a computer. Even though some people say you might get better answers if you speak tough or firm, I believe in kindness. And if AI ever takes over the world (just imagine that for a moment!), at least I’ll have the reputation of being a kind person—someone who always says “please” and “thank you” even to computers. It shows that while it might help to speak clearly, being kind is always important.

Why Is This Important?

Learning about how our words affect a computer is exciting and shows us new ways to make technology work better for us. Here’s why this idea matters:

Better Learning Tools: If we can make our magic computer understand us more clearly, it can help us with our homework, projects, and fun activities.
More Helpful Technology: When computers understand our words better, they can be used to help doctors, teachers, and even farmers.
Understanding AI: By studying how words change the computer’s answers, scientists can build even smarter and safer AI that everyone can use.

Conclusion

Even though it might sound a little funny to “talk tough” to a computer, this idea helps us understand that the way we speak can make a big difference. AI is like a magic brain that listens to our words, and by using clear, firm instructions, we might get even better answers. Remember, while being strong in our words can sometimes help, it’s always important to be kind—as I always say “please” and “thank you” no matter what. That kindness will always make the world a better place, even if one day smart computers rule the land!

Sources

MSN News: Google co-founder Sergey Brin suggests threatening AI for better results

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