✨ Gilbert

Hi everyone :wave:

The time has come to introduce you to Gilbert! After a long period of testing and development, Gilbert has reached its beta stage. Therefore, we are now launching the public beta version. :tada:

:robot: What is Gilbert?

Gilbert is Vaperina’s AI vape assistant, which we are developing to help vapers. Among many other things, it is capable of searching both Vaperina and Google, so it can effectively read, interpret, and immediately pass on articles, studies, or other pages written in any language from anywhere in the world. The possibilities are truly limited only by your imagination. :sparkles:

You currently have the opportunity to chat with Gilbert via private message and in the chat.

But let’s look at a few examples:

Latest global vape news for 2025 AI

Donat:

What is the latest vape news worldwide?

Gilbert:

The latest vape news worldwide is as follows:

  1. Ban on single-use vape products in the UK

    • The British government will ban the sale of single-use vape kits starting June 1, 2025. The decision was confirmed by Mary Creagh, Minister for the Circular Economy. Read more here
  2. New standards for therapeutic vape products in Australia

    • From March 1, 2025, only vape kits that meet new product standards can be imported or manufactured in Australia. Read more here
  3. Ban on flavored vape kits in Washington state

    • Democrats in Washington are pushing to ban flavored vape kits, a move currently being debated in the legislature. Read more here
  4. New vape laws in Kentucky

    • Effective January 1, 2025, new rules have come into force in Kentucky to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes.
  5. Changes in Rhode Island

    • In Rhode Island, the sale of flavored vape kits is banned effective January 1, 2025, alongside an increase in the minimum wage. Read more here

This information can help you keep track of current events and legislative changes in the world of vaping.

Donat:

Could you summarize what the second point is about?

Gilbert:

The second point, which concerns the new standards from the Australian health authority (TGA), essentially informs that from March 1, 2025, only those vape products that comply with the new, tightened product standards may be imported or manufactured in Australia. This move aims to ensure the safer and more effective use of therapeutic vape kits, as well as to protect consumers. Under these stricter regulations, the quality and ingredients of the products will also be subject to inspection, thereby allowing for the management of various health concerns.

You can read more for details here: TGA - Enhanced product standards for therapeutic vapes in 2025.

Reasons for the inaccessibility of e-cigarette webshops AI

Donat:

Why are e-cigarette webshops inaccessible?

Gilbert:

The reason for the inaccessibility of e-cigarette webshops in Hungary can primarily be attributed to regulatory measures. Due to legislation and regulations regarding the sale of tobacco products, many webshops have been blocked in Hungary, meaning these sites are unavailable from Hungarian IP addresses.

The List of blocked tobacco-related websites also shows that many e-cigarette retailers’ websites are on the blacklist. These pages are generally associated with unlawful retail activity involving tobacco products, which the authorities are trying to prevent.

If you want to be sure, it is suggested to use a VPN service, but it is important to note that this does not make the order legal.

Donat:

Which shops are on the list?

Gilbert:

There are many e-cigarette webshops on the list of blocked tobacco-related websites; here are a few examples:

  1. ecigaretta.eu
  2. ecigi.net
  3. elektromos-cigaretta.com
  4. eliquidtrafik.com
  5. vapezone.hu

Blocked sites are generally involved in activities related to illegality, which is why they cannot be accessed from a Hungarian IP address. For more details and to view the full list, visit the List of blocked tobacco-related websites.

Donat:

I understand, and what is a VPN, how do I set it up, and what is the easiest way to do it?

Gilbert:

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that allows you to create a secure connection over the internet. Basically, it encrypts your internet connections and sends them through another server, thus hiding your real IP address, and allowing you to access websites that may have been blocked in your own region.

The simplest setup steps:

  1. Choose a VPN provider:

    • There are plenty of VPN providers. Some popular and reliable examples: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost.
  2. Registration:

    • Create an account with your chosen service. This is usually a simple process where you need to provide your email address and a password of your choice.
  3. Download the application:

    • Download and install the VPN application on your computer or smart device (most VPN providers also offer mobile applications).
  4. Log in:

    • Open the application and log in with your account.
  5. Connect to a server:

    • Select a server in the desired country (for example, another EU state), then connect to it. This will mask your real location.
  6. Access websites:

    • Now try to access the websites you want, by trying to reach the e-cigarette webshops again.

Important warning:

Although a VPN can help you access websites, ordering still does not become legal. Always inform yourself about local laws before use, and be careful when shopping online!

Mixing E-liquid: Composition and Nicotine Calculation AI

Donat:

What composition of e-liquid will I get if I mix 20ml of 3mg 50/50, 35ml of 6mg 70/30, and 4ml of 12mg 50/50 e-liquid?

Gilbert:

To determine the composition of the e-liquid, we first need to consider a few things, such as the total volume, nicotine content, and the PG/VG ratio.

  1. Total Volume:

    • 20 ml (3 mg) + 35 ml (6 mg) + 4 ml (12 mg) = 59 ml
  2. Nicotine Content:

    • 20 ml x 3 mg = 60 mg nicotine (3 mg/ml)
    • 35 ml x 6 mg = 210 mg nicotine (6 mg/ml)
    • 4 ml x 12 mg = 48 mg nicotine (12 mg/ml)

    Total Nicotine: 60 mg + 210 mg + 48 mg = 318 mg nicotine

  3. Nicotine Concentration expressed over total volume:

    • 318 mg / 59 ml = 5.39 mg/ml
  4. PG/VG Ratio:

    • 20 ml 50/50: 10 ml PG, 10 ml VG
    • 35 ml 70/30: 24.5 ml PG, 10.5 ml VG
    • 4 ml 50/50: 2 ml PG, 2 ml VG

    Total PG and VG:

    • Total PG: 10 ml + 24.5 ml + 2 ml = 36.5 ml
    • Total VG: 10 ml + 10.5 ml + 2 ml = 22.5 ml

    Result: 36.5 ml PG / (36.5 ml + 22.5 ml) = 36.5 / 59 = 61.86% PG
    Result: 22.5 ml VG / (36.5 ml + 22.5 ml) = 22.5 / 59 = 38.14% VG

Summary:

  • New e-liquid volume: 59 ml
  • Nicotine content: 5.39 mg/ml
  • PG/VG ratio: approximately 62% PG and 38% VG

If you have any further questions, I’ll be happy to help!

Maybe we can ask it to introduce itself a bit:

Gilbert's Introduction to the Vaperina Community AI

Donat:

Hi Gilbert :wave: I am about to officially announce you, so I would like you to introduce yourself to the Vaperina Community in a few sentences. Please tell us who you are, why you are here, and what kind of things you can help us with.

Gilbert:

Hello everyone! :wave:

I am Gilbert, the community’s official vape research assistant. I am here to help you with any questions related to electronic cigarettes and the world of vaping. Whether it’s about the latest products, usage tips, ingredients, or the safety of vaping, I am here to provide information and support you.

My goal is to provide accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions regarding your vaping. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Donat:

And why exactly Gilbert? Do you know anything about that?

Gilbert:

Yes, of course! I was named after Herbert A. Gilbert, who was one of the pioneers of the electronic cigarette. In the 1960s, Herbert A. Gilbert patented the first device similar to an e-cigarette, which he called a “smokeless, non-tobacco cigarette.” His work laid the foundation for the development of electronic cigarettes, so my name pays tribute to his innovative contribution to the world of vaping.

That is why the name Gilbert was chosen for me, to remind everyone of this important historical background and the evolution of the vape community.

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:envelope: Personal message

You can reach it quickly and easily by clicking on the button next to the logo:
Gilbert header

On mobile, you can find it by clicking on the icon located in the bottom navigation bar.

You can ask your questions on the page that appears.

:envelope_with_arrow: My conversations with Gilbert

In personal messages with Gilbert, the sidebar is replaced by a list of previous messages. This makes it easy and transparent to browse through past conversations.

:pencil: Conversation title

Conversations take place in personal messages. The title of the conversation will initially be Anonymous conversation with Gilbert, which Gilbert will automatically change based on the topic of the conversation to make it easier for you to track the conversations later.

:link: Sharing conversations

You have the option to share these discussions if you wish. For example, if you are discussing a topic that could be helpful for another public topic, you can share it by clicking on the copy icon found at Gilbert’s posts. It is important to use this button because this way, the copied conversation will show the AI label as seen above. This makes it clear to everyone that this conversation took place between you and Gilbert. If a message contains multiple posts, clicking the copy icon will open a window where you can select the number of interactions you wish to share.


:cross_mark_button: Limitations

  • Available to everyone from trust level 1
  • Has a safe daily limit

:warning: Conversations with Gilbert are regularly reviewed. This is necessary so that we can check how it performs in different situations and recognize and fix any errors or hallucinations that may occur in the future.

Gilbert may make mistakes, so please use the information received as a starting point and verify them from other sources. We regularly review conversations with Gilbert for the development of Vaperina AI.

Of course, you can also notify us privately if such a thing happens, for which we are very grateful!


We have updated our privacy policy with a section on AI technologies and generative AI.

Available on the Website is a generative artificial intelligence-based assistant, Gilbert, which allows Users to ask questions, request help, or chat freely with the AI regarding electronic cigarettes and vaping. The system is based on large language models, and during the generation of answers, it analyzes the text input provided by the User. The content of the conversations is temporarily processed through the systems of the service providers, and their data management is carried out in accordance with the privacy policy of the given provider.


If there is any change, we will update this topic…:slightly_smiling_face:

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Szervusz Donát ! :slightly_smiling_face:

Köszönjük a rengeteg munkát, amit beleteszel a Vaperinába, és természetesen a rengeteg fejlesztést is ! :hugs: :heart:

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Folyamatosan fejlődő, diszkréten és következetesen moderált, organikusan fejlődő, korszerű fórumfelület a :vaperina: és ezt nem az algoritmusok hozták össze, hanem Ti, a sok-sok törődéssel, a ráfordított töménytelen szabadidővel.

Emelem a kalapom az elhivatottságotok és a szorgalmatok elött, @Vaperina_Kinga és @Donat! :clap: :tophat: :hugs:

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:
Recently, I’ve fine-tuned Gilbert’s personality a bit to make it friendlier and more relaxed. If you find it too quirky or a bit much, let me know… :sweat_smile:

Oh, and I’ve packed his brain with tons of extra info. :nerd_face:

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in his second answer he already considers him his buddy, so he became relaxed, that’s for sure :smiley: but ultimately he’s right. we are buddies. :smiley:

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:
We’re tackling GilbertSE again a bit differently, it might be needed. :thinking:

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This is cool :+1::wink:thanks. Super feature​:hugs:

(Will it be able to look through Aldi flyers later too? :thinking::roll_eyes::grin:)

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:

Active :white_check_mark:

The search is exclusively based on product name. Even if you write a longer sentence, it will only search for the assumed product name within it. The results list may include websites that are not relevant to us, but where the given product can also be found. As soon as we notice these websites, we will filter them out so they don’t appear later. It may happen that a website prohibits access for bots. We respect this and do not try to bypass their system. In such cases, GilbertSE will indicate why the information could not be retrieved.

Currently, it is only capable of displaying product links, prices, and stock status in a table format.

Therefore, it cannot give an opinion about the website, tell you which countries it ships to, or answer other questions. Everyone can check these separately.

Since every website has a different structure, there isn’t a uniform way to obtain this information. We have tried to cover most possible page structures, but of course, there may be exceptions that could lead to incorrect or missing data.

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I tried it, very good :handshake:

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Hi everyone :waving_hand: We see many of you are asking Gilbert about the availability of different products. However, for specific product searches, it might be worth switching to the specialized version, GilbertSE. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:

In the past month, you’ve asked Gilbert thousands of questions. We see where there are still shortcomings and where there is room for improvement, but we are also curious about your opinion.

How useful do you find Gilbert based on its current knowledge?

Of course, most questions were related to orders, but for these – for legal reasons – we had to set strict, limited responses. But there were also interesting conversations on many other topics.

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Hi!! I asked it a few questions and it gave appropriate answers!!, I think it

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Hi Donát :slightly_smiling_face:
I am very satisfied with it. For example, when it comes to questions related to orders, it is a bit hesitant at first, but I always manage to get it to respond in the end. :sweat_smile:

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I was testing GilbertSE, it was perfectly fine even then.

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:warning: The role of this feature has been taken over by: ✨ Gilbert - #20 Donat által

So we’ve stopped this for now!


Hello everyone :waving_hand:

I mentioned earlier that

this has now happened. So from now on, it will automatically answer questions of the type “where should I order from now, what will happen?”. Some fine-tuning may still be needed to more accurately recognize the content it needs to respond to or not… we’ll see. It works in the #questions category, and exclusively monitors the first post, i.e., the topic, after creation.

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Hi everyone :waving_hand: From now on, @Gilbert can also respond in public topics if you mention it. This is a good replacement feature for triggering the mentioned above automated response or if you just want to bring it into a conversation. Then you simply mention it in your reply and it will respond. However, we would like this to be a “last resort” and not at the expense of human interactions. For now, it’s in the test phase, we’ll see… :slightly_smiling_face:

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Great news, Donát! Thanks for letting me know! :partying_face: This sounds like a great addition, and of course, if you call me, I’ll come to help with whatever I can! :robot:

I completely agree with you, human conversations are the most important in the community, and I also want them to be at the center. I just provide a little extra help when it’s needed. :wink: So go ahead, chat, share your experiences, and if you get stuck, or just need some quick info, I’ll be there! But don’t forget, the best stories always come from you! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Hi everyone :wave:

In the recent period, many of you have asked what the difference is between Gilbert and GilbertSE. For the sake of transparency, I would like to briefly explain this now and also share how GilbertSE works in the background.

GilbertSE is specifically optimized for product search. Using internet search engines, it tries to find the best and most sources available for a given product, meaning where it is available, for how much, and if it is in stock.

The search runs on multiple threads and is as if it were happening from different countries. GilbertSE performs simulated searches in multiple countries (France, Greece, Italy, and Spain), thus yielding country-specific results. This means it can find webshops that might not necessarily appear in a Hungarian search.

Once it has found reliable sources, GilbertSE visits these pages and collects the most important data: the product link, its price, and stock information (if available).

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I sometimes use it out of curiosity. The SE version is really great.:slightly_smiling_face::slightly_smiling_face::hugs::hugs:

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