23 Sep Words of caution when using AI
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AI tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, and the various co-pilots that have started to infiltrate software are designed to support your workflow. Whether it be to enhance productivity, as part of the creation process, or to summarise dense material, there are numerous ways you can use these tools day to day. With the gain in popularity and saturation of the digital space when it comes to AI, experts have warned that caution is necessary. Here are the pros and cons of incorporating AI tools into your work, and things to keep in mind when using them.
Pros of using ai
AI has the potential to be useful in our work. It can simplify the process of copy editing and brainstorming for both writing and art creation while producing a large amount of consistent content. This leads to more efficient and cost-effective content creation. A bonus is that AI tools for writing are geared towards supercharging SEO, so they will make sure your writing will perform well in this regard.
cons of using ai
The use of AI in content creation has a hefty list of cons. Most of these cons relate to the way that large language models (LLM) and generative AI tools combine data to provide you with an output to use in your own work. The key thing to note is that just because the content you get out of an AI tool is machine-generated does not mean it is accurate and impartial. Due to the way these tools work, it is more than likely to be the opposite!
Responses from AI can be likely responses rather than factual and accurate information. The tool will generate what is known as a “hallucination”, such as fabricated references, invented facts, and dangerous instructions. AI-generated content also has the tendency to be skewed towards those who have the skills and experience to publish online, which leads to output that is not representative of the range of knowledge on a particular subject.
things to be mindful of when using ai
We could talk about the implications of using AI for content creation all day, but here are the main things to keep in mind about any of the generative tools now available.
– AI content is a blend of fact and fiction: because the data in AI programs is taken from ANY openly published data available, it will be drawing on both fact (verified publications, verified sources) and fiction (fictional works, unverified sources). Anything published online is fair game for inclusion into the AI program’s data set. Even if you ask for something relatively straightforward, you need to be prepared for the output not to be completely accurate. See also how AI-generated art can get some straightforward things about human anatomy wrong!
– AI-generated content is detectable: output from AI generation tools is detectable from naturally written and created content by humans. For example, universities are using programs to scan student work to not only pick up plagiarism but also if the work was done via an AI tool. AI is not good at the casual inclusion of slang and tends to use the same words repeatedly, which is unnatural for human-made content. Think again: If you think no one will know, an experienced human will be able to see that it is generated, and systems scanning the content will KNOW that it is the result of AI.
– Whatever you put into the program is added to the program data: Some people use AI content generation programs to summarise long pieces of text or to edit long videos down into short-form content. Remember that anything you enter into the program (or any questions you ask it) is then fair game for the program to take and incorporate into its data set for it to use in the future. With more and more “AI assistants” popping up as additional features in your favourite apps, this is something important to remember. Do not put sensitive or confidential information into the program (this includes material not for distribution and protected by copyright), and if in doubt, do not use the program for the task.
– Always fact-check your AI-generated content: after discussing the ways that AI tools can result in inaccurate output, it goes without saying that you need to check your AI-generated content thoroughly. Do not rely on references being correct or facts being true. The best practice is to use the output as a guideline and not use it exactly as it has been given to you. Massage it so that it fits the purpose you are using it for.
Rem Sequence is an Australian adult content creator, blogger and internationally published alt model. She has a background in psychology, philosophy and political science and has worked in health and sex education, youth work and trauma counseling for almost two decades.
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AI tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, and the various co-pilots that have started to infiltrate software are designed to support your workflow. Whether it be to enhance productivity, as part of the creation process, or to summarise dense material, there are numerous ways you can use these tools day to day. With the gain in popularity and saturation of the digital space when it comes to AI, experts have warned that caution is necessary. Here are the pros and cons of incorporating AI tools into your work, and things to keep in mind when using them.
Pros of using ai
AI has the potential to be useful in our work. It can simplify the process of copy editing and brainstorming for both writing and art creation while producing a large amount of consistent content. This leads to more efficient and cost-effective content creation. A bonus is that AI tools for writing are geared towards supercharging SEO, so they will make sure your writing will perform well in this regard.
cons of using ai
The use of AI in content creation has a hefty list of cons. Most of these cons relate to the way that large language models (LLM) and generative AI tools combine data to provide you with an output to use in your own work. The key thing to note is that just because the content you get out of an AI tool is machine-generated does not mean it is accurate and impartial. Due to the way these tools work, it is more than likely to be the opposite!
Responses from AI can be likely responses rather than factual and accurate information. The tool will generate what is known as a “hallucination”, such as fabricated references, invented facts, and dangerous instructions. AI-generated content also has the tendency to be skewed towards those who have the skills and experience to publish online, which leads to output that is not representative of the range of knowledge on a particular subject.
things to be mindful of when using ai
We could talk about the implications of using AI for content creation all day, but here are the main things to keep in mind about any of the generative tools now available.
– AI content is a blend of fact and fiction: because the data in AI programs is taken from ANY openly published data available, it will be drawing on both fact (verified publications, verified sources) and fiction (fictional works, unverified sources). Anything published online is fair game for inclusion into the AI program’s data set. Even if you ask for something relatively straightforward, you need to be prepared for the output not to be completely accurate. See also how AI-generated art can get some straightforward things about human anatomy wrong!
– AI-generated content is detectable: output from AI generation tools is detectable from naturally written and created content by humans. For example, universities are using programs to scan student work to not only pick up plagiarism but also if the work was done via an AI tool. AI is not good at the casual inclusion of slang and tends to use the same words repeatedly, which is unnatural for human-made content. Think again: If you think no one will know, an experienced human will be able to see that it is generated, and systems scanning the content will KNOW that it is the result of AI.
– Whatever you put into the program is added to the program data: Some people use AI content generation programs to summarise long pieces of text or to edit long videos down into short-form content. Remember that anything you enter into the program (or any questions you ask it) is then fair game for the program to take and incorporate into its data set for it to use in the future. With more and more “AI assistants” popping up as additional features in your favourite apps, this is something important to remember. Do not put sensitive or confidential information into the program (this includes material not for distribution and protected by copyright), and if in doubt, do not use the program for the task.
– Always fact-check your AI-generated content: after discussing the ways that AI tools can result in inaccurate output, it goes without saying that you need to check your AI-generated content thoroughly. Do not rely on references being correct or facts being true. The best practice is to use the output as a guideline and not use it exactly as it has been given to you. Massage it so that it fits the purpose you are using it for.
Rem Sequence is an Australian adult content creator, blogger and internationally published alt model. She has a background in psychology, philosophy and political science and has worked in health and sex education, youth work and trauma counseling for almost two decades.
