Perry's Pen
A showcase for George Perry's writing
Category: AI and ChatGPT
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In the 50s and 60s, individuals could send poems with $50 to create personalized records, primarily in country and pop genres, utilizing session musicians. This art form mirrored modern AI systems, as both produce results without true talent. Song-Poems democratized artistry, reflecting ongoing discussions about creativity’s essence in the AI era.
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William S. Burroughs, an iconic figure of counter-culture, pioneered radical artistic methods like the cut-up technique and shotgun paintings, anticipating debates in today’s AI and LLMs. His experiments with randomness and creativity foreshadow modern generative methods, connecting 20th-century literature to contemporary AI discourse on authorship and creativity.
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The argument claiming that generative AI is theft equates learning with larceny, overlooking that observation and analysis do not constitute duplication. Like students and teachers, AI processes information to create new art, reflecting collective human heritage. Copyright protects expression, not ideas, emphasizing that creation is rooted in shared knowledge and inspiration.
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The author responds to being labeled a purveyor of “AI SLOP,” arguing that such dismissive terms reflect ignorance. They share humorous AI-generated definitions of those who use it and outline their trust in AI-generated content after initial skepticism. The article emphasizes the influence of AI on society despite opposition.
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In this evolving creative landscape, the individual is not a passive observer but an orchestrator. One directs a powerful digital system to realize a creative vision, analogous to a film director managing a production or Warhol supervising the creation of iconic pop art. The canvas is digital, the brush is code, and the primary limitation…
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The content reflects frustration with the overwhelming anti-AI rhetoric on platforms like LinkedIn, which feels repetitive and exhausting. The author encourages constructive discussions instead of negativity, suggesting that individuals should focus on learning and leveraging AI as a beneficial tool, thereby transforming their energy into positive gains.
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The author reflects on feeling down during Thanksgiving, experiencing jealousy over American traditions while being in Canada. Despite initial sadness, they create a story idea involving a troubled CEO after engaging with AI. The experience turns unexpectedly positive as inspiration flows, leading to creative output and a light-hearted interaction with ChatGPT.
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Carlo Rotella’s article discusses his efforts to minimize AI’s impact in classrooms, yet his methods raise concerns about student autonomy and privacy. His requirement for students to submit annotated notes creates pressure for conformity, potentially stifling genuine thought, while his insistence on verbal participation favors extroverted learners, excluding diverse cognitive styles.
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The article discusses “Trickle-Down AI,” where artificial intelligence technology quickly spreads among children, contrasting with the failure of “Trickle-Down Economics.” It highlights changes in childhood play, early adoption of AI by kids, its benefits for those with learning needs, and the need for children’s voices in decision-making about AI technologies.
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A LinkedIn post started a conversation about what questions people should avoid asking AI. The author playfully used AI to answer and found that it gave a strong warning against using AI for medical diagnoses. The answer pointed out that AI has limits, especially when it comes to judging physical health or handling emergencies.
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