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OP, I fed your post into a bot. I was going to use the answer as if it was my own for some laughs, but in the end I thought that this would sound mean.
bot answer if anyone is interested
Your reflections on the current state of AI and its impact on online interactions resonate with many who share similar concerns. The rapid advancement of AI technology has indeed blurred the lines between genuine human interaction and artificial simulations, leading to a sense of disillusionment for some.It's understandable to feel uneasy when the authenticity of online conversations is called into question. The proliferation of AI-generated content can create an environment where trust is eroded, making it difficult to discern what is real and what is not. This uncertainty can detract from the enjoyment of online platforms that were once seen as spaces for genuine connection and expression.
However, your decision to engage more with real-life interactions, like going to the gym and spending time with friends, is a positive response to this challenge. It highlights the importance of human connection in an increasingly digital world. While AI can enhance certain aspects of our lives, it cannot replace the depth and richness of authentic human relationships.
As for the broader implications of AI in our lives, it’s crucial to foster discussions about its ethical use and the potential consequences of its integration into our daily experiences. Encouraging transparency and critical thinking about the content we consume can help mitigate some of the concerns you’ve raised.
Ultimately, while the landscape of online interaction may be changing, the value of genuine human connection remains irreplaceable. It’s essential to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the benefits of technology while still prioritizing real-world relationships and experiences. Your perspective is a reminder that, amidst the complexities of the digital age, the human element should always be at the forefront.
To the point. Yes, it's becoming increasingly harder to distinguish this slop from what actual people say/show. AI is useful and yet it's fucking everything up, including the ties between a bunch of hairless and tailless monkeys. In Lemmy at least we know that bots aren't that much of an issue than in megacorpo social media, but... yeah, there's always that gut feeling that it's all bots, no humans, dead internet.
Youtube comments are likely real because they're stupid. At least there's that, uh.
What perhaps we (at least you and me) need, and I really want, is an internet 2.0, in parallel with the current one. A "back to the basics": with heavy control against automated tools, bad faith actors, and commercialisation (as commercialisation is the gateway to all this shit). Perhaps we're going to see it one day, dunno.
I'm dead, fucking lmao.
Let me sum up youtube comments. Video about Albert Einstein - "This man is so underrated...."
Your username makes me happy and nostalgiac, Blast Hardcheese... I mean FigMcLargeHuge... I mean Bob Johnson.
Thanks. I like seeing your name too, it makes me giggle when I see it. Fyi, you can call me by me nickname Stump Beefknob.