Would forums be better or worse if AI created thread topics?

[caramel]

@caramel Did AI make up this thread title?

No, my AI doesn't generally talk about itself. But I have asked it to give me some thread titles. Most of them are already represented here. As you know, the output depends on the prompt, so I do find it helpful to help me hone down a topic or give ideas about how to phrase it.

But I would not be interested in AI thread titles. They will bait you into needing them.

An interesting thought. Could you expand a little more?

I've been on multiple forums and have created hundreds of threads on them. I've noticed this. There are generally a handful of people who create the majority of the threads. Most people don't either want to deal with the hassle of creating the thread or the possibility of it getting confrontational. Would AI make a difference in how things work?

 

[Mobilman44]

I have zero use for "artificial intelligence" when it comes to interactions between folks.

 

[reteP]

AI = Artificial Ignorance.

Ha ha ha. So true. Ignorance -> arrogance -> ignorance.
Arrogant people think they know everything, and are prone to not listen to others because of it. Hence they become ignorant.
When AI thinks for itself it may act on its ignorance of matters beyond intelligence, such as intuition, love, self-sacrifice, patience, etc.

 

[caramel]

A lot of the "feeb threads" ("How Many Angels Dance on the Head of Your Pin?") seem to come from some AI or cribbed from some other social media source (woman's magazine?) already.

I love those! Even before AI. Philosophical content that can be taken seriously (or not). People can get engaged or get personal or not.

I'm not AI nor do I read woman's magazines but forum content isn't that original at this point.

 

[Mizmo]

The more I read about this the less I like it and this has nothing to do with age .

Now I will be wondering when questions are asked and answered in a topic......was that really @whomever or AI ?
There is evidence already in stilted titles, questions and answers.
Perhaps a separate forum could be set up for members who like to use AI to connect in that way.?

 

[caramel]

I can see where it might be useful in the Games section. An AI app such as Copilot might be able to come up with new ideas for word puzzles and games.

Even a bot could be helpful in this. On Reddit, the Would You Rather sub has a bot curate the new thread titles. There's also a sub with thread games ideas. This could easily be curated by a bot.

 

[caramel]

Now I will be wondering when questions are asked and answered in a topic......was that really @whomever or AI ?
There is evidence already in stilted titles, questions and answers.
Perhaps a separate forum could be set up for members who like to use AI to connect in that way.?

For now, AI can't post by itself, as far as I know on this forum. It would have to be a real person posting.

Whatever evidence you're seeing at the moment is still being done by humans.

 

[DebraMae]

I see nothing wrong with AI creating thread topics. It could add variety.

I have no problem with AI answering factual questions, for example, converting metric to inches.

However, I do not want to try to have a conversation with AI on a senior forum. The human interaction is what I look for here and I enjoy the different perspectives.

 

[Mizmo]

For now, AI can't post by itself, as far as I know on this forum. It would have to be a real person posting.

Whatever evidence you're seeing at the moment is still being done by humans.

Yes I am quite aware of that

I just asked my Siri what I should have for dinner.
Her reply..."Interesting Question"......

Well....I have no idea how to cook that

I did not take it any further....

 

[Paco Dennis]

No, my AI doesn't generally talk about itself. But I have asked it to give me some thread titles. Most of them are already represented here. As you know, the output depends on the prompt, so I do find it helpful to help me hone down a topic or give ideas about how to phrase it.


An interesting thought. Could you expand a little more?

I've been on multiple forums and have created hundreds of threads on them. I've noticed this. There are generally a handful of people who create the majority of the threads. Most people don't either want to deal with the hassle of creating the thread or the possibility of it getting confrontational. Would AI make a difference in how things work?

If just the thread title is created by AI then the responses would be about the same. If it is an interesting thread people will engage. We all know that humans communicate very poorly at times, how much worse could AI be?
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[reteP]

AI has been around for a very long time. ELIZA, a computer program that was developed to counsel humans, way back in the 1960's. It worked very well, and has been further developed to help people deal with very sensitive topics. People who did not want other people to know their personal problems. So, AI has its place. But I personally don't believe it should take over our everyday thinking.

We are 'thought machines'. That is our domain. Our thoughts are not just based on calculations/numbers, probability, etc. Our thoughts are a by-product of our biology, of our own brain activity. If we allow AI to do our thinking for us, we will not only become less reliant on our own thinking, but become less purposeful and meaningful as a human being. Our own thinking will become less efficient and our thinking ability will atrophy.

AI is here to stay. I sure hope, we the people, will keep a tight rein on what and how they allow AI to interface with humans. The reins may already be loose. Unfortunately it seems we always need to experience the two extremes of things before we learn were the middle ground is. Middle, the place were we can tolerate a bit of both, but not the other.

 

[Mobilman44]

I'm sure this will bring some strong opposing views, but we all have our right to voice our opinions.

The more I THINK about it, I tend to equate the use of artificial intelligence as just plain ol laziness. It is like when we were back in school, and cheating on a test or a paper.

Seems like "basic skills" (math, writing, innovative problem solving, etc.) are gradually being made obsolete.

 

[Paco Dennis]

I'm sure this will bring some strong opposing views, but we all have our right to voice our opinions.

The more I THINK about it, I tend to equate the use of artificial intelligence as just plain ol laziness. It is like when we were back in school, and cheating on a test or a paper.

Seems like "basic skills" (math, writing, innovative problem solving, etc.) are gradually being made obsolete.

I understand the perspective you've shared about AI potentially enabling laziness and making basic skills obsolete. However, I respectfully disagree with that broad characterization of AI's role and impact.

AI should be viewed as a tool, much like calculators, word processors, or any other technological aid. Just as these tools enhance and augment human capabilities rather than replacing them entirely, AI has the potential to complement and extend our basic skills in powerful ways. For example, in writing, AI language models can assist with editing, ideation, and research - but the core creative spark and artfulness still comes from the human writer. In math, AI can crunch large datasets and identify patterns that extend human analysis. Rather than making skills obsolete, AI augments them.

Developing and applying AI effectively requires mastering skills like coding, data literacy, critical thinking, and ethics - skills that are only growing more essential in our rapidly changing world. Far from lazy, harnessing AI demands new forms of diligence and rigor. Just as calculators didn't make arithmetic obsolete but instead enabled more complex mathematical work, AI can elevate and expand human knowledge and problem-solving when applied thoughtfully.

 

[Lara]

The AI suggested titles sound more like magazine or newspaper content/articles. Forums are for human interaction. If I want to talk with an inanimate object, might as well get some fresh air and talk to my garden shed. No contest... I would 100% prefer real people on forums, even if they bicker and argue and even if their titles are vague.

But according the title of this thread, it's not about "talking to an inanimate object". "Real people" would still participate. It's just about creating the best thread topics. I think forums may be be better if both AI and humans created titles. But if I could only choose one, I'd opt for humans!

Never thought I would say that but seeing as AI will someday...sooner than later...be more intelligent than us, then AI generated thread titles might bring out a plethora of interesting, challenging, entertaining, productive, enlightening beginnings to offer those who want more topics for the sake of learning more.

If you don't think AI will ever be more intelligent than us, check out this 60 Minutes video.
Ask the man who got AI started in the first place. I know, I don't like it either. Sometimes reality sucks.