Bright Side - At Least it's Not a Haiku

Insta want permission to use data for AI development.  Use our images to collate what interests people from topics posted to number of likes, I assume. 

I objected. 

The right to struggle, moan and grasp our creativity must be fought for, no AI brain-death future for us.  Algorithms I can discern, but I object when big data gets insidious. 

Microsoft update included something called ‘Copilot’* – uninstalled it.

Spookily, the same morning, Tripadvisor emailed that AI can help plan a trip.  Our creativity, research and planning skills, and our spirit of adventure are all at risk from big tech.  Of course, I wanted to run it just to see…but it’s a BETA version so looks like they are just collecting more big data for more advertising.   I didn’t run it. 

It said, ‘just choose what you’re into’.   What I’m into – thinking for myself, freedom, independence, the creative struggle, the creative joy, failing, learning, the joy of unfolding physical maps, the pissed-offness of trying to fold said physical maps back up again, wandering, getting lost, finding ancient trees, standing stones, plotting leylines, chance of a seat and a nice cappuccino at the end. 

Big Tech TripAdvIsor can’t handle what I’m into!

I worry for young people.  All the joy and experiences they’ll miss out on if this persists.  The less you use your brain, the less there will be to use.  I see a future, and there is no fun, no learning, no adventure.  Silver lining, ultimately, A.I. will be destroyed, by boring itself to death. 

Old Big Brother had a plan,

A.I. A.I. Oh.

Sponge-ify all brains Hum-an,

A.I.A.I. Oh.

With a survey here and a survey there,

Here a prize, there a prize,

Gets you right between the eyes.

Old Big Brother had a plan,

They can go and shite.

Disclaimer: I can only apologise for this dreadful rhyme; possibly was high on wood-filler fumes at time of writing.

* “Copilot is designed to deliver AI-powered assistance in a convenient manner, enabling you to seamlessly engage with generative AI on Windows”.