I loathe the phrase AI Slop. I have said it before, I don’t like the phrase because it is generally attributed to some content that a person has posted. I blame the poster, not the generator. We all use AI these days, just like they used tractors to farm, computers to do accounting work, and CGI to produce movies. These are all tools.

But when I sign my name to something, it is really and truly mine. In this blog, I will discuss this and more. So as the title says, don’t blame AI, Google, a person’s teachers in grade school, nope. Blame the person who said, “This is good enough to put out in my name”, or in other words, the person in the byline. For this post and video, that is Louis Davidson.

In this vlog, I discuss the use of AI in content creation, doing my best to get into any writer’s head the importance of verifying information and ensuring that the content produced does not simply replicate existing errors. It is your responsibility to critically assess the content you put your name on, much less when it is AI-generated. Correctness is important, but you need to ensure that the content you put your name on reflects your own understanding and voice. The conversation also touches on the challenges of engagement in the digital space and the need for authenticity in content creation.

Takeaways

• AI generates content, but it’s up to people to verify it when calling it their own.
• Misinformation often stems from unverified sources, not the AI itself. Verify as much as you can with other resources and try it out yourself.
• Use your instincts when evaluating AI-generated content.
• It’s essential to check sources provided by AI tools (and non-AI tools)
• AI can be a valuable resource if used correctly.
• Content should reflect your own voice, not just AI’s output.
• Avoid presenting AI-generated content as your own.
• The digital landscape is filled with clickbait and misinformation.
  = Authenticity is key in content creation.