AI in My Time of Need
Not having any inspiration that merited a 300-word blog
entry dealing with words, I did what any self-respecting student would do: either
copy and paste something from Wikipedia or go straight to AI Chat or a
comparable website. First, though,I asked AI Chat, “Is there anything wrong
with asking you to write a story for me?”
Here's part of AI’s answer: There is nothing inherently
wrong with asking someone to write a story for you. However, it is important to
consider the time and effort that goes into writing a story, and it is
courteous to compensate the writer for their work if you are requesting a custom
story.
I didn’t find this especially compelling so I thought I’d
try a different tack altogether, and asked if it knew who the legendary Portuguese
explore Vasco da Gama was, and if he’d vote for Donald Trump as president. Here’s
the response:
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first
European to reach India by sea. He was born in the late 15th century and is
known for his groundbreaking voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to the east
coast of Africa and then on to India. It is impossible to say definitively
whether da Gama would have voted for Donald Trump, as it is purely speculative
and based on personal opinions and beliefs. Since da Gama lived centuries
before Trump and in a different cultural and historical context, it is unlikely
he would have had the opportunity to participate in modern American politics.
Then, the story. I was impressed that AI delivered a
coherent piece of 301 words. I cut one word to match the spirit of this blog.
So here, following my 300 words (admittedly padded with AI’s help), are another
300—exactly—courtesy of AI.
In the bustling city of Verboten, words were a rare and
precious commodity. They were kept locked away in a grand library, guarded by
the esteemed Wordkeeper. Only those deemed worthy could enter its hallowed
halls and partake in the knowledge and power that words held.
One day, a young girl named Nova stumbled upon the
library by accident. Intrigued by the magnificent structure and the whispers of
stories and wisdom that emanated from within, she begged the guards to let her
in. Reluctantly, they agreed, sensing something special about her.
As Nova wandered through the aisles filled with books of
every color and size, she was overcome with a sense of wonder and awe. She had
never experienced the magic of words before, and she was determined to learn
all that she could.
The Wordkeeper took notice of Nova's insatiable thirst
for knowledge and decided to take her under his wing. He taught her the power
of words, how they could inspire, educate, and bring people together. Nova
soaked up every lesson, her heart swelling with the beauty of language and
expression.
Nova became known throughout the city for her eloquence
and wit. People would gather in the town square to hear her speak, hanging on
her every word as she painted vivid pictures with her language.
And so, the once-silent city of Verboten was transformed
by Nova's words. They brought joy, unity, and understanding to its inhabitants,
showing them the power and magic that lay within every syllable and phrase.
And as Nova stood in the town square, surrounded by the
people she had touched with her words, she knew that she had found her true
calling – to share the gift of language with the world and bring light to even
the darkest corners of the human heart.
