Martin has written quite a bit about the horrors of AI recently, and I'm with him a hundred per cent. It's frightening that pop music of the next couple of decades looks like it'll be dominated by robot singers performing robot songs... until the Human Uprising of 2051, at least.
JC has also experimented with AI - and been unfairly lambasted for it, although I will admit to being one of the lambasters.
I was made aware of an amusing AI-related piece of nonsense recently though. Apparently, if you're still listing CDs for sale on eBay (and why you'd do that, since eBay started adding 85p onto the sale price of every CD for "Buyer Insurance", is anybody's guess), and you can't be bothered writing a description (or stealing one from discogs), you can let the eBay AI do it for you. With hilarious results. Here's a few I tried...
The Jam - All Mod Cons
The product is a CD featuring a compilation of Mod music with all the modern conveniences. This collection of songs embodies the style and energy of the Mod movement, providing listeners with a nostalgic trip back to the heyday of this influential music genre. perfect for fans of Mod music looking to enjoy the classic sounds in a convenient and high-quality format.
The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
The Wedding Present - George Best
The "George Best Wedding Present" is a unique and thoughtful gift for a wedding occasion, presented in the form of a CD. This gift is likely to contain music that holds sentimental value to the couple, making it a special addition to their wedding day. The CD format makes it a convenient and versatile present that can be enjoyed by the couple at any time, serving as a lasting reminder of the special day.
The Wedding Present - Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft
Belle & Sebastian - The Boy With The Arab Strap
The product is a CD by Belle & Sebastian titled "Boy with the Arab Strap." The album features a mix of indie pop and alternative rock music, with lyrics written in English and Arabic. The unique blending of languages and musical styles reflects the band's distinctive sound and cultural influences. Fans of indie music and those interested in exploring music that incorporates different languages will enjoy this album.
Yes, I was disappointed that the AI didn't know what an Arab Strap is.
Belle & Sebastian - The Boy With The Arab Strap
This one is my favourite...
Half Man Half Biscuit - Achtung Bono
The product is a CD titled "Half Man Half Biscuit – Achtung Bono." This music CD features a mix of songs from the Irish rock band U2, reimagined as if performed by a half-man, half-biscuit hybrid character. The unique and playful concept of this CD is likely to appeal to fans of U2 and those who enjoy experimental or humorous music. With a CD format, listeners can enjoy the unconventional and entertaining sound that this album has to offer.
Half Man Half Biscuit - For What Is Chatteris...
But I saved this for last because I'd never seen the video before. DAVID THEWLIS! Top work, lads.
Yard Act - Where's My Utopia
The "Yard Act: Where's My Utopia" CD by the artist Utopia, released under the record label Act, offers a musical journey exploring themes of idealism and reality. With a unique blend of melodies and lyrics, this album challenges listeners to question their perceptions of a perfect world. Dive into the imaginative realm crafted by Utopia and discover a sound that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
Todd Rundgren fans might be a little confused if they buy this CD...
Great post, Rol. And yes I'm afraid too, that AI will occupie future music. My favorite is the description of George Best, showing how bad this AI is.
ReplyDeleteArghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteAt the same time as being hilarious. Imagine buying any of those albums on the strength of those descriptions alone... surely not. But how lazy does someone have to be that they can't even be bothered to write a paragraph of their own? Nor even to check the utter nonsense that AI has provided and delete it?!
And agreed about your last point - don't feed the monster.
When AI goes wrong. Everyone's scrabbling to label their product features as AI or "powered by AI" and ebay seem to be no exception, but there is no intelligence, artificial or otherwise, at work here, just some pattern matching and keyword recognition. Awful, just awful. But funny, at least, even if not intentionally.
ReplyDeleteLike Walter I liked the idea of a couple getting a thoughtful wedding present! AI scares me and is taking over in so many walks of life. My daughter now uses ChatGPT to answer all her problems nowadays - like how to rectify a hair colour that has gone wrong etc. You can even use it as a virtual friend when you feel lonely. Argh...
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