Reddit Inc (NYSE:RDDT) was trading up 13.74% by 10:40 AM ET on Friday following an announcement that it would partner with ChatGPT.

The news also sparked a flurry of reactions on Reddit, drawing comparisons to the infamous IBM Watson fiasco and raising concerns about potential pitfalls.

‘Soooo Much Stupidity’

User fleegleb humorously highlighted the potential chaos that might ensue, stating it as a “recipe for disaster.”

The user expressed concern over the potential for an “AI brain explosion” as it starts crawling through Reddit’s vast and varied content, anticipating a surge in “stupidity.”

This sentiment was echoed by ShadowLiberal.

The Reddit user drew parallels with International Business Machines Corp‘s (NYSE:IBM) Watson’s past struggles when exposed to the internet’s more colorful corners, leading to the removal of certain databases to curb inappropriate language usage.

A Different Perspective: Value in Real User Opinions

Not all responses were negative.

“They’re not buying the content; they’re buying how humans converse in different contexts and languages. You can’t get that in library books or Wikipedia pages,” Reddit user memory– wrote.

This viewpoint underscores the potential for OpenAI to tap into authentic human interactions, which could significantly improve ChatGPT’s conversational capabilities.

The core of the debate lies in the essence of Reddit’s value — its user opinions. This strategic move could open up new revenue streams, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman‘s influence potentially steering Reddit towards more lucrative business partnerships.

Altman is also a major Reddit investor.

The original poster, gucciman666, also defended the integration.

With Alphabet‘s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) increasingly favoring Reddit in search rankings, OpenAI’s integration signifies a strategic alignment to compete in this domain.

As the integration unfolds, the community remains cautiously optimistic, recognizing the potential but wary of the pitfalls that come with tapping into the unfiltered world of Reddit.

Only time will tell whether this integration proves to be a game-changer or a cautionary tale, reminiscent of past AI missteps.

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