prompter: Tell me the advantages of Open Assistant compared to ChatGPT.

assistant: As an AI language model, ChatGPT and Open Assistant have some similarities, but there are also some differences in their advantages:

Advantages of Open Assistant:

Customization: Open Assistant can be customized and tailored to specific use cases or industries, such as healthcare or finance, to provide more accurate and specialized responses.
Privacy: Open Assistant can be hosted on private servers, providing greater control over data privacy and security.
Integration: Open Assistant can be integrated with other applications and systems, allowing for more seamless automation and communication between different platforms.
Open-source: Open Assistant is open-source software, which means that developers can contribute to its development and customization, and users can access and modify the code for their own purposes.

assistant: That's a completely subjective thing. but here are few advantages:
- Open Assistant is open-source so you won't be limited by OpenAI supported countries
- You will be able to run it on your own hardware which will give you total control on your own data

prompter: Can you list more advantages and explain in detail?

assistant: Sure, here are a few more advantages of Open Assistant compared to ChatGPT:

1. Customization: Open Assistant can be customized according to the specific needs and requirements of the user. This means that users can tailor the system to their individual preferences and needs, making it a more personalized experience. In contrast, ChatGPT is a pre-built model with limited customization options.

2. Privacy: Open Assistant can be run on the user's own hardware, meaning that user data is not stored on third-party servers. This provides greater control over data privacy and security. In contrast, ChatGPT is hosted by OpenAI and all user interactions with the system are stored on their servers.

3. Transparency: Open Assistant is an open-source software, which means that the code is publicly available for review and inspection. This provides greater transparency and accountability in the system. Users can verify the accuracy and integrity of the code and ensure that there are no malicious intentions behind it. In contrast, ChatGPT is a closed-source system, and users do not have access to the code.

4. Flexibility: Open Assistant can be used with a wide range of hardware and software systems. This means that users are not limited to specific platforms or software systems. In contrast, ChatGPT is designed to work specifically with OpenAI's platform, which may limit its compatibility with other systems.

5. Cost: Open Assistant is free to use and distribute, as it is open-source software. This means that users do not need to pay any licensing fees or subscriptions to use the system. In contrast, ChatGPT is a commercial product and users may need to pay a fee to access the system or use it for commercial purposes.

In summary, Open Assistant offers greater customization, privacy, transparency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared to ChatGPT. However, it is important to note that the effectiveness and accuracy of the system may vary depending on the specific implementation and customization by the user.

prompter: Would open assistant ever be as good and natural sounding as ChatGPT?

assistant: Sure thing!
- The models of open assistant would be free to access for everyone. This will allow fine tuning to a greater degree when compared to proprietary models like ChatGpt. How will this fine tuning be useful in daily life? Say you are a hairdresser and you want an OA model that can respond to queries specifically related to hair care. This is a use case where fine tuning would be quite useful. 
- Because the models are free and open sourced, you would be able to run them on your own hardware. You can't do this with ChatGpt. Running these models on your own system has quite a few benefits. Mainly, you can run them for free if you have a capable system. Also, you can have a lot more control over your privacy than with something like ChatGpt.
- We would see a lot of competition in the assistant market due to Open Assistant. As the models are free to access, we would see many businesses forking the project and creating their own models. As we know, competition broods innovation, which would be quite cool if you ask me.
- Free to access models means that AI safety researchers would be able to study them much closely, leading to more advancements in the field of AI safety. 
- Many are fearful that the rise of AI like Open Assistant and Chagpt might lead to higher rates of unemployment. Regardless of whether this is true or not, open and free to access models like myself would ensure that the benefits of such models are accessible to everyone, rather than corporations like Microsoft, who are investors in OpenAI.
- Free to access models means that their usage policies are dictated by the entity hosting them, rather than the select few in a corporation. This is one of the biggest problems with ChatGpt, where its true potential is restricted by OpenAi's usage policies.

These are the advantages that I could think of. I hope I answered your question according to your expectations. If you want to ask me anything more, I'm right here!

prompter: When will I be able to download open assistant?