Michael Strahan is usually the source of humor during Good Morning America every day, but the co-anchor was truly shaken by a discussion about the use of artificial intelligence.
On the morning broadcast of the show on Wednesday, October 2, the 52-year-old co-anchor introduced a news segment about Microsoft's new AI called "Copilot." In the report, ABC News correspondent Trevor Ault informed the hosts and viewers about the upgrades that the AI companion was getting. Some of the features include simple solutions for everyday tasks, like thinking of gift ideas and planning a party.
In the segment, Ault, 32, reported that developers said the AI tool will eventually be able to "manage your schedule" and "act on your behalf." He added that they're also working on something called "Think Deeper," which will "allow AI to weigh in on major life decisions."
The news correspondent shared his experience with the tool, and mentioned how it remembered how he said he was tired at the beginning of their conversation, and it later remembered and asked him, "Are you going to get some rest today?" After the anecdote, Strahan said to Ault and his co-anchors, George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, that the story was "creeping me out."
The former NFL defensive end raised concerns about AI and its ability to answer tough questions like, "Where should I move?" He asked the reporter, "The biggest thing a lot of people wonder is, are there any failsafes?" Ault assured Strahan and the others, "For sure, Microsoft did say that there's a number of safeguards," and added that if you were to ask the AI a serious question like, "Should I quit my job?" you're likely going to get a much more generic answer about considering options.
Strahan responded by asking, "What if it says yeah?" Ault jokingly answered by saying, "Well then, it's been nice working with you," as everyone on camera laughed.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee was absent from Good Morning America for most of the summer due to his daughter's battle with cancer, but returned on August 5. Strahan appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on September 23, where he gave an update about his 19 year-old daughter, Isabella. She had been diagnosed with a brain tumor last October, but Strahan was happy to report, "She is cancer free," and added, "It was a rough year, but we got through it, and she is back in college."
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