ChatGPT’s Unexpected Response Goes Viral as Woman Greets It in Igbo, Shares Video: "This Is Funny"
- A Nigerian woman greets ChatGPT in Igbo and is shocked when the AI responds fluently, sparking a viral moment online
- The interaction was captured in a TikTok video, showing the woman’s amazement at the AI’s accurate and instant reply
- Many viewers flooded the comment section, expressing surprise and admiration for ChatGPT’s language capabilities
A Nigerian woman has gone viral after she made a statement to the popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, and it responded in fluent Igbo.
The woman could be seen in the viral clip expressing shock at the AI’s response after greeting it in her language.
Source: TikTok
ChatGPT surprises woman with fluent language
The chatbot appeared to understand her completely, giving an immediate and accurate reply to her statement.
Many viewers of the video expressed surprise at how fluently ChatGPT communicated in Igbo.
According to a post shared by a user, @chi_onscreen, via the popular social media platform TikTok, she uploaded a video of her mother having a conversation with the app.
At the beginning, the mother said, 'Igno Kwenu,' repeating it about three times and making other statements.
As she finished speaking, ChatGPT immediately responded to what she had said.
Source: TikTok
Seeing the AI’s response, the woman, visibly shocked, made another statement while promising to continue her conversation with ChatGPT at a later time.
Many individuals who came across the post flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts on the remarkable advancement of the AI tool.
Reactions as ChatGPT speaks Igbo language
gabriellaoba wrote:
"She said she will call him."
Chioma Oh added:
"Someone said Chukwudi GPT."
Oh Geez wrote:
"This is funny but we also shouldn’t be using ChatGPT."
Michelle_Ezinne stressed:
"Sooooooo I can start taking Igbo lessons with ChatGPT?"
Kampalaambassador shared:
"Jokes aside this would be good for the elderly that suffer from loneliness. (Yes real human interaction is better / family should help)."
Faithie said:
"Wetin she wan discuss with ChatGpt our mothers won’t kpai us."
amá. noted:
"Omg don’t let my mum see this."
$1m wrote:
"That hewww wey she say na cuz of the accent she go say this one nobe real Igbo voice."
StrangeTimes wrote:
"Mao...not her having a full convo with GPT."
Halessss noted:
"Why did my mom do the exact same thing Omg."
Richie crown properties shared:
"Omo I genuinely pity this chat gpt in advance e go see shege banza."
THE IGBO GODDESS said;
"Am I the only one who isn’t happy ai knows our language? I can no longer insult pple in peace."
RIDDLE_ noted:
"Make mama no catch feelings oo she can only hear not see."
sDr. Beans said:
"Now yk you had no business showing aunty this feature."
Legit.ng reached out to Elemchi Nwosu, also known as Chi Nwosu, the daughter of the woman in the viral video, to learn more about what happened during the unexpected Igbo conversation with ChatGPT.
Elemchi began by introducing herself and noting that her full name is Elemchi Nwosu (aka Chi Nwosu), and that she would share a short bio for the article.
Before diving into the experience, she explained her mother’s level of familiarity with AI tools:
“She had never used it independently without me showing her how to use it. I think that interaction was definitely her first time speaking into it usually when I show her how to use it we just type into the chat box.”
Elemchi went on to describe how the moment even started when asked what made her mother greet ChatGPT in Igbo:
“I think we just started speaking Igbo to each other and ChatGPT thought we were speaking to it and it was an organic and surprising discovery. She was so thrilled to learn that it spoke Igbo and she started asking it all sorts of things in Igbo.”
When asked whether her mother expected the AI to understand or reply fluently, she added more context:
“No, she did not, I think she still had a bit of trouble comprehending what it was saying even in Igbo but she could get the gist and pick up on a few words to string it together or to string together a good understanding. ChatGPT isn’t perfect at speaking Igbo and the accent it uses which is a standard American accent can definitely throw you off but it’s a good start and I’m sure it will be improved as versions evolve.”
Elemchi also shared her personal reaction to seeing the AI respond in Igbo for the first time:
“I was shocked. I had my mouth open in surprise and I found her enthusiasm funny so I went to grab my phone and started recording as I like to just record my mom doing things. Sometimes she’s really lively and funny with good energy.”
According to her, friends and family were equally entertained when they watched the clip:
“They found it heartwarming and hilarious because my mom was so sincere when she mentioned that she would call it next week to speak Igbo. She was talking to her as if it was one of her friends. And she was thinking God for life and telling it to have a good evening, et cetera. I found this funny as these are the kind of things she would be saying to her girlfriend on a regular conversation on the phone.”
Elemchi also offered advice for families thinking of introducing AI tools to older relatives.
“I would say go for it, there are mixed views regarding how we should be using artificial intelligence and whether we should be using it at all. And the scepticism around it is valid because I don’t think we have yet grasped the full power of artificial intelligence and what it’s capable of, and I do think some things need to be protected. But in the same way that people turn into platforms like YouTube to learn their native language I think ChatGPT could be used as a useful tool also.”
She further shared her thoughts on how AI can help older users.
“As for the elderly, I think it’s a good way to keep them preoccupied and keep their mind sharp.”
To add more context about her mother, she noted:
“My mum has been a senior staff nurse for over 35 years. That’s her profession.”
Elemchi Nwosu (aka Chi Nwosu) is a first-class graduate of the University of Oxford’s Diplomatic Studies MSt program, a filmmaker, actor and presenter.
Her most recent BBC iPlayer documentary, ‘I Am Igbo,’ which explores identity, heritage, and resilience, was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2024 IT’S MY SHOUT Awards and featured in The Guardian and The Independent. It is now available on YouTube. She can be contacted via her Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok handles: @chi_onscreen.
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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian lady shared her conversation with the popular AI app, ChatGPT, revealing her obsession with the platform.
Nigerian lady pranks ChatGPT with robbery story
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian lady staged a prank by telling ChatGPT that armed robbers had entered her compound and asked the AI to bark like a bulldog to scare them away. She repeatedly instructed the AI to bark louder and more aggressively, claiming the intruders were armed with rifles.
Despite the AI’s attempts to respond with supportive words and simulated barks, she appeared unsatisfied with the results. The video quickly went viral on TikTok, drawing humorous reactions from users.
Source: Legit.ng
