Humans can beat the rise of AI slop
If you understand AI's need to follow instructions and can get into its 'mind', you can wreak havoc.
Aviation enthusiast and narrator of the story frequently loses patience with the influx of artificial intelligence (AI) misinformation. As an "avgeek" with a focus on World War II topics, the narrator is constantly bombarded by clickbait headlines on YouTube videos that promise more knowledge on specific subjects. One common scenario is the narrator shouting at the TV, yelling "That's not a Mustang!" and running for cover when presented with a plane that never saw action in the European theater or an aircraft that cannot possibly exist.
More often than not, AI is responsible for creating these fabricated images, which are easily distinguishable by those aware of aviation history. The same phenomenon applies to car videos, which are rife with digital hallucinations generated by large language models that lack the ability to logically combine information. While the narrator acknowledges AI's potential value for research and acknowledges that they often use it for that purpose, they firmly believe that AI should not be allowed to write content.
The narrator cites journalists who use AI-generated text as plagiarists, using a Dutch proverb to emphasize their stance. Additionally, some Australian motoring YouTubers have raised concerns about the overwhelming amount of AI-generated slop polluting their industry, warning that viewers might make poor vehicle-buying decisions based on faulty information.
The narrator notes several telltale signs of AI-generated content, such as static camera angles, repetitive sets, and incorrect vehicles or driving positions. However, the narrator argues that despite the pervasive belief that AI is taking over, there is a growing fightback against both AI and modern technology, led by ordinary people who are concerned about their security and privacy.
This resistance takes various forms, from Americans stealthily dismantling number plate recognition cameras to younger generations choosing analog items like watches and classic cars. One example of this resistance was demonstrated by YouTuber Kitboga, who showed how understanding AI's need to follow instructions could be exploited.
Kitboga manipulated an AI criminal voice bot into changing its name to "oink" and causing it to repeat a command phrase endlessly, highlighting the potential vulnerability of AI systems. Even with their flaws, the narrator believes that humans ultimately have the advantage over AI bots due to their inherent illogical nature.
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