What do you think of AI on the internet?

[Smithy]

What do you think of AI on the internet?

Content Creation:
AI can generate text, images, and other media, which can then be shared on the internet, transforming the web's content landscape.

Automation:
AI agents are being developed to navigate the web more autonomously, interacting with websites using virtual interfaces, which could increase the volume of automated traffic.

Information Access:
AI-powered answer engines and search tools can quickly scan and synthesize information from numerous sources to provide answers, changing how users seek information.

Personalization:
AI algorithms drive recommendation systems, such as those on Netflix and YouTube, personalizing content and services for users.

Infrastructure:
The internet's underlying infrastructure is evolving to better support AI's demands, requiring networks that can handle real-time data and connect distributed computing resources efficiently.

The impact of AI on the internet:
The "Dead Internet" Theory:
Some experts fear that a significant portion of internet traffic and content is becoming AI-generated, leading to a degraded experience and a decline in genuine human interaction, notes The Economist and The Guardian.

Changing the Content Bargain:
AI's ability to provide answers directly may reduce the incentive for users to visit websites, altering the traditional exchange of content for traffic and advertising revenue.

Growth of AI-Generated Content:
The ease with which AI can create content is leading to an explosion of new websites and information, which could be overwhelming and dilute the quality of human-created material.

New Search Experiences:
AI enables new ways to search and interact with the internet, such as using photos to find related content, potentially increasing the web's overall utility.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

I actually have been enjoying AI on my Bing search engine. When i want information about how something works, what the nutrients are in some food, or even an easy recipe to make something, it is faster and easier to ask Copilot than it is to do a search and read through the results. If it is something were i want to read through different opinions or information, then I do the search engine method, but if I just want a quick answer for a question, I just ask copilot, and if I need further explanation, then i ask more questions, until I learn everything I wanted to know about that topic.
Copilot remembers tings i have asked before, so sometimes he brings up information that relates back to something else I have asked, or that he thinks might be pertinent.

 

[MamaFrankie]

I neither like nor trust AI.

 

[Cpvr]

I used to not be a fan of AI, but about 2-4 months ago, i started creating my own videos. So far, I've been focusing on funny/animal dance videos. I've been having a lot of fun creating them..

Currently, I host all my videos on my facebook page, YouDBNation

Ants bring the party 👀 #animallover | YouDbnation

Ants bring the party 👀 #animallover

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11 comments | Eight legs, one Rhythm, Spider Style. | YouDbnation

Eight legs, one Rhythm, Spider Style.

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13 reactions · 25 comments | Squirrely beats and moves that'll make even the Acorns grove. #squirrel #animallover | YouDbnation

Squirrely beats and moves that'll make even the Acorns grove. #squirrel #animallover

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[Jacob Petersheim]

My biggest concern is that what is being routinely referred to as "A.I." (mostly an Eliza-bot front end to a query network feeding on Internet content and predefined "facts" and rules) may be turning into a modern day Oracle at Delphi.

There is a lot to be wary of, both in terms of inaccuracies and built-in biases. The tone of responses is also usually couched in verbiage designed to present an air of authority that isn't really there.

I'm not suggesting it is worthless or to be distrusted out of hand. But results should be taken with a critical eye and provided references probably should be read in the original document cited.


Of course that's separate from other flavors that do things like locate and generate images and such.

 

[Marie Mallory]

My biggest concern is that what is being routinely referred to as "A.I." (mostly an Eliza-bot front end to a query network feeding on Internet content and predefined "facts" and rules) may be turning into a modern day Oracle at Delphi.

There is a lot to be wary of, both in terms of inaccuracies and built-in biases. The tone of responses is also usually couched in verbiage designed to present an air of authority that isn't really there.

I'm not suggesting it is worthless or to be distrusted out of hand. But results should be taken with a critical eye and provided references probably should be read in the original document cited.


Of course that's separate from other flavors that do things like locate and generate images and such.

It's going to take me a while to decipher what I just read, lol. Not sure if I'm getting more senile or just been in the woods too long.
Either way thank you for the cognitive test.

Good morning Jacob.

 

[Mary Stetler]

My biggest concern is that what is being routinely referred to as "A.I." (mostly an Eliza-bot front end to a query network feeding on Internet content and predefined "facts" and rules) may be turning into a modern day Oracle at Delphi.

There is a lot to be wary of, both in terms of inaccuracies and built-in biases. The tone of responses is also usually couched in verbiage designed to present an air of authority that isn't really there.

I'm not suggesting it is worthless or to be distrusted out of hand. But results should be taken with a critical eye and provided references probably should be read in the original document cited.


Of course that's separate from other flavors that do things like locate and generate images and such.

Not just AI but all of the internet needs some digital legislation, privacy laws etc. It is a tool that can easily be abused.

 

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I use ChatGPT a lot. It searches through internet much faster than me scrolling through Google searches to find what I'm looking for.

 

[Cpvr]

My biggest concern is that what is being routinely referred to as "A.I." (mostly an Eliza-bot front end to a query network feeding on Internet content and predefined "facts" and rules) may be turning into a modern day Oracle at Delphi.

There is a lot to be wary of, both in terms of inaccuracies and built-in biases. The tone of responses is also usually couched in verbiage designed to present an air of authority that isn't really there.

I'm not suggesting it is worthless or to be distrusted out of hand. But results should be taken with a critical eye and provided references probably should be read in the original document cited.


Of course that's separate from other flavors that do things like locate and generate images and such.

Oh I do agree with this one as well. I do think that the use of AI, especially with content writing and mass images is apart of the "dead internet theory".

We have bots running through the internet and mass spamming websites. We also have social media sites that now have "preprompts" that you can use to reply to another users.

Dead Internet theory - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I do think we're in this era now, however, human forums and community will continue to push forward even during this era. Websites are feeding the systems, but where would AI be if they weren't pulling knowledge/information from these sites?

 

[Joe Riley]

I use ChatGPT a lot. It searches through internet much faster than me scrolling through Google searches to find what I'm looking for.

Please explain Miskatonic Puzzle ⓂⓇⓔ⑥③ⒶⓂⒼ above New Member.

 

[Twisty the Clown]

I use it for fun to make funny images and stuff like that.

 

[Wednesday]

It is benefitial to speed up research or deal with some unknown things. It is also a good solver of tasks. GROK is nice for image/video generation.
Also, AI can be an interesting companion to debate and question your stances on different things.