Are Poets Obsolete?

[brynmawr1]

AI's already a real, human intelligence, only we keep treating it like it's just some tool

Hey notch (and later Steve)-
Trying not to take you out of context in regard to Steve's AI poem.

If, in fact, we might consider AI as "a real, human intelligence", then if I pull the plug on the machine have I just committed murder?  But which machine does one pull the plug on when AI is spread across networks?  I might "kill" a specific iteration, at best.

I still contend that AI is not yet close to truly replicating the complexity of a single human mind, or dog mind, for that matter.  It is quite good at assembling pieces of the puzzle, yet lacks true sentience.  Once it's incorporated into human-like robots we may face a quandary, ala Asimov's "I Robot".

Back to Steve's AI post: should I even critique what's generated by AI? 

Hey Steve! Please ask the AI program to critique its own poem. I'm curious...

Hey,

Getting into a debate about what constitutes intelligence quickly gets dicey.  It is certainly true that these systems as they stand are not nearly as complex as a brain but that is simply a limitation of understanding and engineering on our part.  In reality our brains are simply organic machines, ergo can be replicated.  The ChatGPT is really a dialogue program designed to converse and answer questions in a human like manner, which it does pretty well.  

Regarding the poem, a few things about it intrigued me.  The first is that it is a complete poem with a theme and arc of the content coming to a satisfying end.  In doing so, it used relatable images, though not very specific or vivid.  The thing that really got me though is that the AI starts with how poets are obsolete then turns to the poet's point of view to reassure, though there is a hint of gloating.  The poem had a lot more depth than I would have expected.

So, Mark I did have it critique its own poem.  see below:

This is a thoughtful and well-written poem that explores the relationship between poetry and artificial intelligence. The rhyme scheme and structure of the poem are effective in creating a sense of flow and cohesion. The imagery in the poem is also vivid and descriptive, particularly in the lines "With words and rhymes, they spun their tales" and "AI with algorithms, never failing." The diction is also appropriate for the tone and subject of the poem, with words like "keys," "creation," and "eternal" contributing to the overall impact of the poem.

One thing to consider is the sound of the poem. While the rhyme scheme and structure contribute to the poem's overall sound, using sound devices like alliteration and assonance could enhance the poem's rhythm and flow even further.
Overall, this is a well-crafted poem that thoughtfully engages with the theme of artificial intelligence and its relationship to poetry. Great job!

I also asked it to edit the poem to improve it.  It made some small changes in word choice but did not do anything significant like rewrite lines or rearrange stanzas.

We are safe for now!