Human Intelligence® News Update (1/13)
Humans create. AI imitates. Welcome to your weekly roundup about human creativity in the age of AI.
Human Creativity
HYU-MAN - 27 Languages Say Human with an “H”
The sonorous and simple word HUMAN comes with a certain visceral authenticity, evoking an “us-ness” that requires no additional context. It’s a declarative label that starts with a satisfying sound: the (H) which, it turns out, is used by 27 languages to describe human and human being. Find out what they are » [4-min read]
AWARDS SMACK DOWN - SFWA Takes a Stand Against GenAI Use
After intense author and fan backlash, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association walked back its nebulous Nebula Awards policy on LLM use. New Rule: “Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative LLM tools are not eligible.” Not everyone is happy, of course, but the dystopian and supernatural have always been controversial. Learn more » [2-min read]
HUMAN IMAGINATION - Why It Still Matters in an Algorithmic World
Emergent with the increasing capabilities of AI systems is the importance of human creativity. According to Kelli Quinn, artist, founder, and director of AI startup Veox, this creativity is - and will remain - the central technical advantage and core differentiator that shapes meaningful algorithmic outcomes. Read her POV » [5-min read]
Human VS Robot
CHECK’S IN THE MAIL - How to Ensure Creators are Compensated
Are the millions of books, songs, photos, and artworks that train AI datasets compensable, or is scraping them a lawful activity akin to a human reading a book? Depending on the judge, it could go either way. Which is why three law professors have proposed a legal innovation called “learnright” as the solution. Find out how it works » [3-min read]
YOUR BABY’S UGLY - The Right “Prompts” Do Not an Artist Make
Many think when they type a prompt into “ChatXYZ” that the LLM can look at the myriad pictures it was “trained” on and deliver a brand-new result that transforms the prompt-master into an artiste. Not even close, says writer Linda Caroll, who unpacks the ugly reality of AI image generation and copyright infringement. Get clarity on the cringe » [8-min read]
GIGO - Is AI’s Output Only as Good as Its Input?
Yes, according to Oz Professor David Cropley (and underscored by three tech strategists), who posits that AI’s abilities will always lie somewhere between “the amateur and professional levels in human beings.” Thus, AI will never outstrip the creativity of the most talented human artists (which is precisely the position of Human Intelligence®, too). Read the hypothesis » [4-min read]
Artificial “Intelligence” & Other Myths
IMAGINARY FRIEND - A Disturbing State of Play for Kids
AI companies are exploiting children and teens, some parents say, through “AI companions.” WTH are those? Exactly what you think they are: anthropomorphized AI bullsh*t masquerading as trustworthy, emotionally supportive relationships that are superior to the real thing. And it’s not ending well for our young ones. Catch up quick » [2-min read]
CHATBOT SYMBOLOGY - Sparkly Icons Aren’t Magic, but You May Think They Are
The AI “4-pointed star” icon has become ubiquitous - it’s a symbol signifying “Hey, AI majesty and amazement is here. Please (pleeeeaaase) click!” There are many variations, but the image ultimately remains unchanged. Journalist Alex Kirshner explains why we’ve fallen for (and adopted) the ruse. Have you been captured, too? [5-min read]
RIBBUT - AI Turns Police Officer into a Frog
A police department in Heber City, Utah, was forced to issue a clarification after an AI-generated police report falsely claimed that an officer had transformed into a frog. WTF? Yea, the error occurred when the AI system misinterpreted background audio from a Disney movie captured on body camera footage. Read and smile » [3-min read]
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