AI
AI isn’t just unethical, it’s inaccurate
July 17, 2024The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is unethical, and it takes away from our originality and skill development. There are many reasons to avoid AI chatbots and writing assistants, but what’s the point of using them when they’re often extremely inaccurate in the first place? AI platforms like ChatGPT and Grammarly were never great to begin with, but as of recent months they’ve been going further downhill. A 2023 study shows that ChatGPT has become less accurate over time and reports on certain information — notably medical and legal — with a level of inaccuracy that’s deeply concerning. ChatGPT and…
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AI should not replace human talent
June 19, 2024I often ask myself if artificial intelligence (AI) can predict the future, and tell us whether or not it will leave humans jobless. I don’t want to ask an AI software this, because I don’t want to give it any…
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AI is harmful for musicians
June 12, 2024Computer generation was first used in music composition by Alan Turing in 1951. Known for his work with World War II enigma code-breaking machines, Turing once predicted computers would “learn from experience.” His ideas and inventions eventually formed the basis…
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SFU hockey player Caleb Parkhouse pens novel about dialogues with CHATGPT
March 19, 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days, from creating art to writing Buzzfeed articles. Even though this technology seems to be rapidly advancing and integrating with our society, most have very limited knowledge when it comes to interacting…
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The Storygraph: a revolutionary era of book cataloguing
February 21, 2024The StoryGraph is a free book cataloguing app that caters to every book-lover’s needs. If you’re new to using book apps to track your reading habits, this is a user-friendly space to start. True to its name, the StoryGraph creates…
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Canvas discussions boards are being used ineffectively
October 20, 2023We’ve all had that one professor who insists on having students complete a weekly discussion board. It can feel exceedingly tedious and time consuming to participate in Canvas discussion boards. Whether the posts serve as a reading comprehension assignment or…
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The AI revolution in sports
September 21, 2023Athletes, coaches, and fans are witnessing the fusion of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) usher in a new era of innovation in the realm of sports. From precision analytics to virtual reality training, AI is making its mark across the…
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Who is exploited under the development of AI?
May 30, 2023Content warning: mentions of sexual exploitation of women and children, revenge pornography, racism What infuriates me about conversations revolving around artificial intelligence (AI) is how content we are with how much it costs us. The ethical risks associated with AI…
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ChatGPT presents new challenges
March 7, 2023ChatGPT, a new AI chat bot, has quickly become known for its ability to answer questions and write assignments based on prompts from its users. Users can input almost anything into the chat box, and ChatGPT has an answer. With…
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Is AI painting a bright or bleak future?
January 24, 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many industries, from healthcare to finance, and yes, even art. However, as with any new technology, there are also concerns about its potential misuse. There are many present ethical issues on the…
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