Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted June 18, 2023 This (quote below) was part of a thread about scheduling games for the Pac-12, and the following post was a part of it. It was posted by a brand-new member, so I was looking forward to an insightful opinion, as usually when someone new joins--they have something to say that has been bugging them for a while. I think it is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) signup and post. "When it comes to securing multiple bids for the expanded College Football Playoff, there is a need to determine the best format. One question is whether the Pac-12 should return to divisions or continue without them. Additionally, the conference must decide whether to stick with nine conference games or switch to an eight-game model." "However, I believe there might be a third option worth considering on the topic of the number of conference games. It's essential to thoroughly evaluate the pros and cons of each choice and find a balance that ensures fair competition while also allowing for flexibility and overall strength of the conference." Geez, is that generic summary, and bland or what? Is that how any of us write? Does that final sentence tell you anything other than...."right, no kidding!" To me, it shouts of an early generation AI signup and post. It could be an experiment by someone, but it took no time at all to raise my suspicions. Often I send out a template email to someone new who is vague in signing up with no information given, or to those who have the obvious Spammer/Troll handle-name or email address. I ban them first, send out the email, and if they do not respond--they stay banned as this entity was. Think it is AI as I do? It just seems like such a wooden and robotic response... Nope, I won't be using that for my Oregon IPAs... Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryProf No. 2 Share Posted June 18, 2023 After playing around with Chat GPT, Bing, and Google Bard for the past several months, I would bet my paycheck that was an AI generated post. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 3 Share Posted June 18, 2023 AI for sure. Unless it is a really, really boring Fusky fan who wonders why no one talks to them at the office water cooler or at cocktail parties. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 4 Share Posted June 18, 2023 As a former college professor who has been around a fair number of obscure and/or obtuse colleagues over the years, I can't recall anyone this bad. IMHO this is clearly AI generated. (Now watch me be wrong!). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe F No. 5 Share Posted June 18, 2023 To this, I would only say, beware, the geeks are out there and being mistaken for AI might be their greatest compliment. "Just sayin!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 6 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Well Nevada Dawg, I have had no answer to my inquiry email, thus I will assume it is. I am curious about if others have the same impression I have, and I am glad you and other fellow OBD members agree so far. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 7 Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 10:42 PM, Joe fricken said: To this, I would only say, beware, the geeks are out there and being mistaken for AI might be their greatest compliment. "Just sayin!" Good catch! (Even if it is a strange way for them to get their jollies) But I caught it immediately, although I assume future AI versions will be a bit more sophisticated, or their prankster imitators will be! Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002duck No. 8 Share Posted June 18, 2023 The question isn't if it is AI (it is), but who signed up and put in the inputs to generate this, and why. Enemy troll or homegrown troll?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 9 Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 11:08 PM, 2002duck said: The question isn't if it is AI (it is), but who signed up and put in the inputs to generate this, and why. Enemy troll or homegrown troll?? It could be a Spammer who is testing things before an assault. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 No. 10 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Could be someone considering running for office. They’re testing out their skills at politispeak on opinion sites. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 11 Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 7:21 AM, LB48 said: Could be someone considering running for office. They’re testing out their skills at politispeak on opinion sites. That was my initial reaction too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslide No. 12 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) There is always a small person behind an AI Edited June 19, 2023 by Mudslide 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Hilarius Moderator No. 13 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Yeah—that def reads artificial. I have seen a lot of AI-generated articles related to sports starting ~’18. Sports are pretty easy to summarize from just a box score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjenn99 No. 14 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 12:50 AM, Charles Fischer said: But I caught it immediately, although I assume future AI versions will be a bit more sophisticated You just made Skynet's list. Can't have the humans be this aware. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 15 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I'd say it either AI, or perhaps a politician out of DC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
