A rizzy word-of-the-year chat (with Jess Zafarris)
Dec 26, 2023
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Author Jess Zafarris joins to chat about new words of the year, AI hallucinations, and chatbots creating their own language. They explore the impact of emerging technologies on language and how dictionaries are adapting to the changes.
Reagan Communications chose 'prompt' as word of the year, reflecting the importance of AI in communications.
AI was selected as word of the year by multiple organizations, showcasing its growing influence across industries.
Deep dives
Reagan's Word of the Year: Prompt and AI in Communications
Reagan Communications, a leading organization in the communications industry, chose 'prompt' as their word of the year. It reflects the increasing importance of AI in the field and the need for communicators to skillfully incorporate AI into their work. Training on AI, building personal AI models, and mastering the art of prompt communication were highlighted as essential skills for professionals. Prompt was also a runner-up for Oxford's word of the year, further emphasizing its significance in the AI-focused landscape.
AI Takes Center Stage as Word of the Year
AI, short for artificial intelligence, was selected as the word of the year by multiple organizations, including Collins Dictionary and the Association of National Advertisers. This reflects the growing influence of AI in various industries. It outpaced other contenders like 'purpose' by a wide margin. The prominence of AI-related terms in the word of the year selections highlights the increasing impact of AI and its transformative role in shaping society and language.
The Complexities of AI and Hallucination
Hallucinate, a term associated with AI, was recognized by Dictionary.com as their word of the year. Specifically, it refers to instances where AI generates false information, presenting it as true. The selection of 'hallucinate' underscores the challenges and risks associated with AI-generated content. The need for AI data provenance standards and critical evaluation of information produced by AI tools is crucial. Additionally, the podcast episode delves into personal experiences of witnessing AI-generated hallucinations and the implications of ascribing human characteristics to AI.
961. Prompting, hallucinating, and more! Jess Zafarris, author of "Words from Hell," joins me for a word-of-the-year chat. Hang out with us as we look at how dictionaries are handling new words and meanings that have cropped up around emerging technologies in 2023.