New York Times Reviewer Fired For (Badly) Using AI
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New York Times reviewer fired for using AI (badly)
Alex Preston made at least two mistakes. The first was to rely on AI to generate text for book reviews. Among the things an AI is good at writing about, reviews of new books should be on the downside: not only is the book likely not part of the AI’s model, but by nature there is no in-depth writing available on it. So, when the AI goes out to see what’s out there, it’s drawing from a small pool, which Fairly transparent, chances of plagiarism become higher. Second, Preston published the review in the most widely read book review publication in the English-speaking world, where readers are most likely to read the review and read other reviews of the same book.
i have a question the new York Times Here and there. Does the NYT conduct any investigation of its staff, regular contributors, and guest writers for AI-text generation? My thought would be that a required review for all published material (possibly an AI-one at that) would catch something as serious as this criticism. GuardianWas a review.
The Trump Library is exactly as awesome as you’d expect
it rises to the top immediately The ugliest, stupidest, and possibly least useful presidential library in American history. And you know what? I am happy. The distinct feeling of living in Trump’s America will fade in 50 years. But the monument will shine over Miami for decades to come as a symbol of flamboyance, self-aggrandizement and stupidity. An indelible testament to Trump’s singular, enduring moral and aesthetic bankruptcy.
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Andy Weir gets a taste of media stardom
Project Hail Mary The second phase of true cultural success has been reached: breaking down the unsavory bits of podcast interviews with the people involved. I’ve interviewed Andy Weir and read all his books. I don’t believe for a moment that he’s a member of the MAGA-adjacent, anti-woke cultural industrial complex. But if you find yourself in a place where those thoughts are prevalent, engage in one of their favorite topics (in this case what illiterate people read). star trek everything is done), Then you might have to apologize for saying you prefer explosive Star Trek excerpts rather than political commentary.. Weir’s novels are consistently inclusive, science-dominant, and poignantly international, all characteristics much like star trek From the contrary. I suspect his media scrutiny will get an upgrade after this.
We are still living in the shadow of useless hustle and bustle.
But This episode of Zero to Well-ReadWe get to enjoy Shakespeare’s master class of duel/courtship. Beatrice and Benedick were instant cultural icons, and their long-term influence remained the blueprint for zinger-laden romantic comedies. A real pleasure.