ai and us

[winjohn]

It may be messy sometimes but it is human mess which is preferable to sterile AI cleanliness any day.

 

[jonnymcenroe]

A sampling of what AI "adds" to that other forum:

"I've definitely had those days where I'm feathering the brakes too much on a new trail and bog down on the next climb."

Haha, yeah... No. No, thank you...

 

[bagpuss]

I don't do ai ......

 

[highlandsflyer]

Of course, A.I. is nothing new..

 

[The History Man]

I’ve met a few people around here with artificial intelligence. There’s this couple three doors down for example…

 

[novocaine]

The internet already destroyed the world. AI is the icing on top.

no one said there would be icing, what type of AI cake is it going on?

 

[bikeworkshop]

I can't be bothered to read something no-one can be bothered to write.

AI makes me retch.

Once AI starts posting, I'm off elsewhere.
(So it's not all bad eh?)

Hopefully, on my bike.

 

[highlandsflyer]

I can't be bothered to read something no-one can be bothered to write.

AI makes me retch.

Once AI starts posting, I'm off elsewhere.
(So it's not all bad eh?)

Hopefully, on my bike.

Important Considerations and Limitations:

While powerful, AI writing tools are not a replacement for human creativity, critical thinking, or expertise. Here are some key limitations:

• Lack of True Comprehension and Critical Thinking: AI doesn't "understand" in the human sense. It generates text based on patterns in the data it was trained on. This means it can struggle with nuance, sarcasm, complex emotions, and deep contextual understanding.
• Potential for Inaccuracies and "Hallucinations": AI can sometimes generate plausible but entirely false or misleading information. This is why human fact-checking and verification of all AI-generated content are crucial.
• Outdated Information: The knowledge base of AI models may not always be current, especially free versions, leading to outdated information if not explicitly designed for real-time data access.
• Lack of Originality and Distinct Voice: While AI can mimic styles, truly original ideas, unique insights, and a distinct human voice are still largely the domain of human writers. AI output can sometimes be bland, repetitive, or generic.
• Bias: AI models are trained on existing data, and if that data contains biases, the AI can perpetuate them in its output.
• Ethical and Copyright Concerns: Questions surrounding plagiarism, authorship, and intellectual property for AI-generated content are still evolving and can be complex. Always be transparent about AI usage where appropriate.
• Over-Reliance and Skill Erosion: Excessive dependence on AI could potentially hinder the development of fundamental writing and critical thinking skills in users.
• Prompt Dependency: The quality of AI output is highly dependent on the quality and clarity of the prompts you provide. Getting the desired results often requires skill in crafting effective prompts.

In summary, AI is best viewed as a powerful assistant that can augment and streamline your writing process, rather than a complete replacement for human input. By understanding its strengths and weaknesses, you can leverage AI effectively to enhance your productivity and improve aspects of your writing.

 

[highlandsflyer]

no one said there would be icing, what type of AI cake is it going on?

Carrot hopefully. Real carrot.

 

[CassidyAce]

Important Considerations and Limitations:

While powerful, AI writing tools are not a replacement for human creativity, critical thinking, or expertise. Here are some key limitations:

• Lack of True Comprehension and Critical Thinking: AI doesn't "understand" in the human sense. It generates text based on patterns in the data it was trained on. This means it can struggle with nuance, sarcasm, complex emotions, and deep contextual understanding.
• Potential for Inaccuracies and "Hallucinations": AI can sometimes generate plausible but entirely false or misleading information. This is why human fact-checking and verification of all AI-generated content are crucial.
• Outdated Information: The knowledge base of AI models may not always be current, especially free versions, leading to outdated information if not explicitly designed for real-time data access.
• Lack of Originality and Distinct Voice: While AI can mimic styles, truly original ideas, unique insights, and a distinct human voice are still largely the domain of human writers. AI output can sometimes be bland, repetitive, or generic.
• Bias: AI models are trained on existing data, and if that data contains biases, the AI can perpetuate them in its output.
• Ethical and Copyright Concerns: Questions surrounding plagiarism, authorship, and intellectual property for AI-generated content are still evolving and can be complex. Always be transparent about AI usage where appropriate.
• Over-Reliance and Skill Erosion: Excessive dependence on AI could potentially hinder the development of fundamental writing and critical thinking skills in users.
• Prompt Dependency: The quality of AI output is highly dependent on the quality and clarity of the prompts you provide. Getting the desired results often requires skill in crafting effective prompts.

In summary, AI is best viewed as a powerful assistant that can augment and streamline your writing process, rather than a complete replacement for human input. By understanding its strengths and weaknesses, you can leverage AI effectively to enhance your productivity and improve aspects of your writing.

That sounds like it was written by AI.

The energy demands of AI are colossal. It's not for nothing that Amazon, Google and Meta want to triple the world's nuclear power by 2050 (https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energy-usage-climate-footprint-big-tech/). No doubt, there are very good uses for AI in medicine and other areas that justify some increased energy usage, but is it really worth it for trivial purposes like compiling 'Show Us Your Hooger Boogers' threads?