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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Spellcheck programs have been around for years, but they really did a slap-dash job until somebody added more code that analyzed the context of how words were used and whether the sentence was written in passive or active voice. Digs me out of a hole every day. One way a student can convince the teacher they're not using AI is just hand in the non-AI paper, mistakes and all. That student will probably get higher marks for being legit.

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Richbee's avatar

Cheaters never prosper when you use AI for a term paper. Think long term your brain atrophies and you can’t do crossword puzzles. If you asked Siri a possible answer what fun would that be?

Martin’s nest are producing a great insect control. Let them soar the sky. Summer mosquitoes are here. The Chinese zinka makes no sound, tiny can hardly see and bites you can’t feel. Then raised welts and itch that last for days. Too bad AI can’t see what to do with these invaders. It’s the small things in life that are most annoying. Enjoy the cabin on lake.

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David W. Zoll's avatar

Good point about the crosswords! Those little Zinka skeeters sound nasty! Thanks for the comments Richard!

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Jane Baker's avatar

So lovely to be the guardian or at least home provider for all those baby birds. I've read of people,professional type people who already do us AI to filter their emails and offer up the half dozen actual personal ones. Isn't this a classic case of the "work expands" theory,or a form of it. So this AI gets invented - to make everything quicker,easier,more CONVENIENT (boo hiss) then next thing you know it's imperative to invent lots of programs and decides to detect it,analyse it etc.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

The birds are so cute! And so many! Lovely photos all around. And re AI, pretty scary to me. I liked this idea from you, David -- "Or why not task AI with writing legislation to address societal problems?"

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David W. Zoll's avatar

Thanks Jeanine. I can imagine that AI has caused many discussions in the book world.

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Ben Zoll's avatar

Maybe writing in vernacular is a way to AI-proof your writing? Mark Twain and Charles Dickens would have had some thoughts!

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David W. Zoll's avatar

Good point! Yes imagine Huck Finn written by AI! Or Great Expectations!

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Marjorie N Grayson's avatar

David, you savor every moment of life! I'm in awe!

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David W. Zoll's avatar

Thanks so much Marjorie~!

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