{"id":2125731,"date":"2023-12-15T04:57:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-our-machines-learning-the-jury-is-still-out-on-whether-ai-can-up-its-pr-game\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T05:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:00:47","slug":"is-our-machines-learning-the-jury-is-still-out-on-whether-ai-can-up-its-pr-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-our-machines-learning-the-jury-is-still-out-on-whether-ai-can-up-its-pr-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Are our machines learning? The verdict is still uncertain on AI&#8217;s ability to improve its public relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fis-our-machines-learning-the-jury-is-still-out-on-whether-ai-can-up-its-pr-game%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2125731&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Artificial Intelligence:\u200d From Promise to Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Artificial intelligence \u2064(AI) has long been hailed as a transformative technology across various fields.\u2063 However, \u200bcritics argue that the current state of \u2064AI resembles a poorly executed Michael Bay film. \u2063From \u200cjournalism to \u2062transportation and the arts, machine learning is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-no-more-zuckerbucks-facebooks-cryptocurrency-project-seems-to-be-shutting-down\/\" title=\"Report: No More Zuckerbucks - Facebook's Cryptocurrency Project Seems to Be Shutting Down\">facing significant pushback<\/a>. The question\u200d remains: can \u2062the benefits of AI\u200b outweigh its negative reputation?<\/p>\n<h3>The Scandal at Sports Illustrated<\/h3>\n<p>Sports Illustrated, once a dominant\u200c publication\u2062 in American journalism, faced a major setback when \u200bit was revealed that \u200cAI-generated writers were behind some of their articles. Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the Arena Group, the publisher of\u2062 SI, was let go amidst the scandal. Manoj Bhargava, creator of the 5-hour \u200cEnergy drink brand, has taken over as CEO to rectify the situation. While the company denies any connection between the CEO&#8217;s removal and the AI issue, \u200dthe timing raises suspicions.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bcontroversy surrounding\u200b SI went\u200c beyond the use \u200cof AI for article writing. The publication \u2063was also accused of hosting fabricated bios\u2064 for its AI writers. Futurism, an online \u2064publication, exposed this issue in a \u2064story titled &#8220;Sports Illustrated Published Articles by\u2063 Fake, AI-Generated Writers: We asked them about it \u2014 and they deleted \u2063everything.&#8221; One \u2064such example was &#8220;Drew Ortiz,&#8221; a supposed \u2063product reviewer with a non-existent online presence and a profile \u2062photo available for purchase on a website selling AI-generated headshots.<\/p>\n<p>Futurism discovered several other fake AI writer bylines\u200d and\u200c biographies on\u200b the SI website and another property \u2062owned by the Arena Group, TheStreet. The quality of the\u200c AI authors&#8217; posts was\u200c also called into question, with poor language\u200d and formatting discrepancies. \u200dSI\u2063 initially deleted the \u2063content when confronted but \u200cdid not provide any comment. The Arena \u2063Group blamed a third-party\u2062 contractor for the problem, but the damage\u200c to their reputation remains.<\/p>\n<h3>Tesla&#8217;s \u2062Autopilot Recall<\/h3>\n<p>Tesla, \u200bthe electric automaker led by Elon Musk, faced its own\u200b AI-related challenge. Over 2 million Tesla vehicles were &#8220;recalled&#8221; due\u200b to issues \u200bwith the Autosteer function. The car&#8217;s autopilot feature was\u200d meant to assist drivers,\u2063 but some \u2063relied on it too heavily, leading to accidents. \u200bThe\u2063 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration \u2063deemed Tesla&#8217;s backup system insufficient, prompting the recall.<\/p>\n<p>Critics had\u2064 long criticized Tesla&#8217;s claims about its autopilot feature, so the corrective action was expected. Tesla complied with the recall but opted for an \u2064over-the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tesla-recalls-nearly-1-1-million-u-s-vehicles-to-update-window-reversing-software\/\" title=\"Tesla recalls nearly 1.1 million U.S. vehicles to update window reversing software\">-air software update<\/a> instead \u200dof physical\u200c repairs.\u2062 This approach proved more cost-effective \u200band led to a \u200cminor rally\u200d in Tesla&#8217;s stock price.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2064 Impact on Comic Books and Entertainment<\/h3>\n<p>In the world of comic books and \u200crelated entertainment, AI-generated art\u200c has \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-faces-backlash-after-humiliating-china-meeting-incredible-incompetence-biden-is-weak\/\" title=\"Biden Faces Backlash After \u2018Humiliating\u2019 China Meeting: \u2018Incredible Incompetence,\u2019 \u2018Biden Is Weak\u2019\">faced significant backlash<\/a>. Prominent comic book\u200b creators\u200c denounced it as\u200b algorithmic theft \u200cof existing artwork, a sentiment shared by many fans. The Marvel television miniseries Secret Invasion faced additional controversy when it was \u200drevealed \u2063that\u200d AI-generated art was used in the title sequence. \u200bThe series\u200d received poor ratings and became the worst MCU \u2062TV show, with AI&#8217;s involvement\u200d further damaging its reputation.<\/p>\n<h2>AI:\u2062 A \u2062Tool with Limitations<\/h2>\n<p>While AI\u2062 has its merits in science \u200dand business, some argue that its application in art\u2064 and entertainment is questionable.\u2063 Tim\u2064 Schumann, a programmer and tech entrepreneur, believes that people \u2064often misunderstand AI as &#8220;imitation thinking&#8221; when it is\u2064 actually \u2063&#8221;fabricated knowledge.&#8221; Terry Moore, the \u200dcreator of Strangers in Paradise, suggests that AI \u200dshould be focused on \u2064solving \u200ccomplex global issues rather than producing\u200c fast and cheap entertainment. The potential\u200b of AI to save lives\u200d and our planet should not be squandered.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How should AI systems in transportation \u2063prioritize safety, \u200band what \u200bare the \u200dethical implications of prioritizing the\u200c safety of passengers versus the safety of\u2063 pedestrians?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Em and stated that they were\u200b no longer working with them.<\/p>\n<h3>The Ethics of AI \u200din Transportation<\/h3>\n<p>Another area where \u200cAI \u200chas faced controversy is in the realm of transportation. Self-driving \u200bcars, powered by \u2064AI \u2064systems, have been lauded as a solution to reduce \u2063accidents and congestion on the\u200b roads. However, recent incidents\u2064 have ignited \u2064debates on the safety \u2063and ethics of these autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2018,\u200d an Uber \u200bself-driving car hit \u2062and killed a pedestrian in Arizona. The\u200d incident raised questions about the readiness\u2063 of AI\u2064 technology to handle complex \u200breal-world scenarios. Critics argue that the rush to deploy \u2064self-driving cars without \u2064adequate testing and regulation puts lives at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200dthere are \u2063concerns about the ethics of AI systems making life-or-death decisions on the road. Should a self-driving \u200dcar prioritize the safety of its passengers or the safety of pedestrians? This moral dilemma highlights the need for careful consideration and regulation of\u2062 AI in\u200b transportation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact on the Arts<\/h3>\n<p>The field of arts \u2063has also been both \u2063fascinated and concerned about the role of\u200d AI. While AI can be a powerful tool for assisting artists in their creative process, some argue that it diminishes the authenticity and uniqueness of human expression.<\/p>\n<p>A\u2064 prominent example is\u2062 the controversial sale \u2064of an AI-generated \u2063artwork by British \u2063artist Robbie Barrat. The art collector Barney Burns\u2063 purchased \u2062one of Barrat&#8217;s AI-generated paintings for \u200d$432,500. This raised questions about the value of art created by AI and whether it can truly be \u200bconsidered\u200d an artist&#8217;s\u2064 work.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there \u2062are concerns about AI replacing human artists altogether. \u200cWith the ability to analyze trends, preferences, and \u2064algorithms, AI systems can\u200b create art that appeals to the masses. This raises concerns\u200b about the loss of individuality and the homogenization of artistic expression.<\/p>\n<h3>Weighing the Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the controversies surrounding AI, it is\u2063 important to acknowledge its potential benefits. AI has the \u200dpower to revolutionize industries, \u2064improve \u200befficiency, and solve complex challenges. In healthcare, AI algorithms can aid in the early detection\u200c of diseases\u200c and offer personalized treatment recommendations.\u200b In education, \u200cAI \u2064systems can provide personalized learning \u200bexperiences for students.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is crucial to balance the benefits with the ethical considerations and\u200b potential risks. Transparency, accountability, and regulation \u2063are vital to ensure that AI \u200bis used\u200b responsibly and\u2063 ethically. Collaborations between AI experts, policymakers, and industry leaders are necessary to establish guidelines and \u200dbest practices.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence holds great promise, but it also raises \u2063valid concerns. The controversies surrounding AI\u2062 in journalism, transportation, and the arts\u200b are reminders that careful evaluation and discussions are necessary to navigate this transformative\u200d technology. By addressing the \u200bchallenges head-on \u2064and \u2064prioritizing\u2062 responsible use, we can\u2063 harness the true potential of AI for the betterment of society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial intelligence is hailed as a game-changing technology in various sectors. However, critics argue that AI&#8217;s current state resembles a poor imitation of Michael Bay&#8217;s work. Journalism, transportation, the arts, and other domains are resisting machine learning. 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