By JONATHAN STERLING/for The Herald — Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to write new articles that are indistinguishable from those written by humans. This is achieved using advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques that
allow the AI to learn and adapt to different writing styles, formats, and subjects.
One of the most significant advantages of AI-generated articles is the speed at which they can be produced. Unlike human writers, AI systems can work around the clock without the need for breaks, allowing for a faster turnaround on articles and other written content. Additionally, AI systems can be programmed to write on a wide range of topics, making them ideal for news agencies, online publications, and other organizations that need to produce large volumes of content on a regular basis.
AI learns like a child
Another benefit of AI-generated articles is their ability to improve over time. With each article that is written, the AI system learns and adapts, becoming more proficient at writing in a particular style or on a specific topic. This allows for continuous improvement in the quality of the articles produced, making them increasingly indistinguishable from those written by human writers.
However, despite the many advantages of AI-generated articles, there are also some concerns about the impact of this technology on the field of writing. One of the main concerns is the potential for AI-generated articles to replace human writers, thereby reducing the need for human writers in the field.
Lack of human originality
Moreover, while AI-generated articles may be indistinguishable from those written by humans, they can lack the creativity, originality and personal touch that human writers bring to their work. As a result, AI-generated articles may not be as compelling or engaging as those written by human writers.
Lastly, artificial Intelligence (AI) can mimic human expertise to a certain degree, but it is still important to note that it is not a real expert. AI systems are only as good as the data they are trained on and the algorithms used to process that data. While they may be able to provide accurate and reliable information on certain topics, they can also be prone to errors and biases that are present in the data they were trained on.
AI lacks the nuance of content
Perhaps most importantly, AI is not capable of the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities of a true expert, which is a fundamental part of expertise. Furthermore, AI systems lack the human experience and emotion that can help to inform decision making, which can lead to a lack of nuance and context when providing expert opinions. It’s important to acknowledge the limitations and potential biases of AI-generated output and use it as a tool rather than solely relying on it as an expert.
In conclusion, AI has the ability to write articles that are indistinguishable from those written by humans. These articles can be produced quickly, and improve over time, making them useful for organizations that need to produce large volumes of content. However, it should also be acknowledged that AI-generated articles cannot replace human writers and lack the creativity and personal
touch that human writers bring to their work.
EDITOR’S NOTE: While AI is an up-and-coming phenomena, don’t expect to see The Herald written by an AI reporter any time soon. To explain the beauty of our lovely surroundings, identify with the creativity of a local artist, or understand the excitement of a new business owner in town still requires the attention, appreciation, and feelings of a face-to-face conversation between two people.
Jonathan Sterling is the founder, owner, and CEO of Coos Bay Tech. He graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and studied Technical Communications at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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