AI-generated writing

NC: I’ve experimented with MidJourney to make images but how is the world of AI-generated text going? I’m trying out the LEX, a cross between a Google docs wordprocessor and an AI text generator. This paragraph is actually me typing but the next one…well that will be up to the machine

[AI] LEX is a great tool for writers who want to get their ideas down quickly and don’t have time to worry about grammar or punctuation. It’s also great for writers who want to experiment with different voices or styles.

[NC] OK that was going to be a bit easy for it. Just a chunk of promotional text. What I need to see is if it can come up with something a bit more off the wall. Time to introduce Timothy into the mix. Let’s see what happens if I request some info about the world-famous Timothy the Talking Cat.

[AI] Timothy the Talking Cat is a world-famous feline who has his own line of products and a popular YouTube channel.

[NC] I wouldn’t call his YouTube channel “popular” but OK, not bad. Less background. What can it tell me about Susan the Triceratops?

[AI] Susan the Triceratops is a prehistoric creature that lived during the Cretaceous period.

[NC] And Mr Atomic the Robot cleaner?

[AI] Mr Atomic the Robot cleaner is a robotic vacuum cleaner that is designed to clean your home.

[NC] Can this AI handle more complex topics? What I’d like is a summary of the Sad Puppy Debarkle.

[AI] Unfortunately, the Sad Puppy Debarkle is a complex topic that is difficult to summarize.

[NC] No worries. How about a lengthy explanation of the Sad Puppy Debarkle?

[AI] The Sad Puppy Debarkle is a complex topic that is difficult to explain.

[NC] Plato had some fascinating ideas about philosophy.

[AI] Plato was a Greek philosopher who is considered to be one of the most important thinkers in Western philosophy. Plato’s philosophy is characterized by its emphasis on ethics, justice, and what he called the “Forms” (idealized versions of objects or concepts).

[NC] So the sentences it is generating are reasonable. I assume it’s pulling this from web searches. However, I’m struggling to see how this will be useful.

[AI] The LEX can be useful for writers who want to get their ideas down quickly and don’t have time to worry about grammar or punctuation. It’s also great for writers who want to experiment with different voices or styles.

[NC] That’s the official line but I’m struggling to see how.

[AI] There are a few potential benefits to using the LEX. For one, it can help you get your ideas down quickly without worrying about grammar or punctuation. This can be especially helpful if you’re trying to capture a stream of consciousness or brainstorming session. Additionally, the LEX can be helpful in experimenting with different voices or styles. This can be a fun way to play around with your writing and explore new possibilities.

[NC] I really don’t see this helping with a stream-of-consciousness style of writing or with not worrying about grammar etc. I’m stopping every so often to prompt the AI into producing something, which isn’t a great way of having a flow.

[AI] The LEX can be a great tool for writers who want to get their ideas down quickly and don’t have time to worry about grammar or punctuation. It’s also great for writers who want to experiment with different voices or styles.

[NC] It’s stuck on that topic now. Let’s redirect. Is a picture of a triangle actually a triangle or is it merely a semblance of a triangle?

[AI] The answer to this question is complex and dependent on your perspective.

[NC] Question marks might cue it to treat text as a question. When I once suggested that a picture of a triangle is not the actual ideal of a triangle I helped provoke a really weird right-wing debate tactic called “the witch test”.

[AI] The “witch test” is a controversial debate tactic that has been used by right-wing thinkers to try and disprove the existence of certain concepts or ideas. The basic premise is to take a picture of a purported witch, or some other creature that is not actually real, and then ask if the person looking at the picture believes that it is a real witch. If they do, then they are accused of being gullible or foolish. The tactic

[NC] That was cool!

[AI] The LEX can be a great tool for writers who want to get their ideas down quickly and don’t have time to worry about grammar or punctuation. It’s also great for writers who want to experiment with different voices or styles.

[NC] Darn. Back to the witch test. I liked how it had the start of a sentence for me to continue. OK. The tactic could also involve a picture of a triangle but this initially confused the right-winger to imagine they saw demons.

[AI] The “witch test” is a controversial debate tactic that has been used by right-wing thinkers to try and disprove the existence of certain concepts or ideas. The basic premise is to take a picture of a purported witch, or some other creature that is not actually real, and then ask if the person looking at the picture believes that it is a real witch. If they do, then they are accused of being gullible or foolish. The tactic

[NC] The tactic can also include banana bread.

[AI] The “witch test” is a controversial debate tactic that has been used by right-wing thinkers to try and disprove the existence of certain concepts or ideas. The basic premise is to take a picture of a purported witch, or some other creature that is not actually real, and then ask if the person looking at the picture believes that it is a real witch. If they do, then they are accused of being gullible or foolish. The tactic can also include banana

[NC] OK, that’s enough for now 🙂 Goodnight

[AI] Thank you for using the LEX. Goodnight!