Last Week in AI Janelle Shane on the Weirdness of AI
May 25, 2021
Join Janelle Shane, a research scientist and AI humorist known for her blog aiweirdness.com, as she dives into the quirky world of artificial intelligence. She shares hilarious tales of AI-generated pickup lines and the unpredictable nature of image recognition, highlighting how algorithms can surprise us with their mischief. Janelle also demystifies AI's real-world applications, emphasizing the importance of human collaboration in creative expression. Her unique blend of humor and science makes understanding AI both entertaining and engaging.
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AI-Generated Pickup Lines
- Janelle Shane trained a neural net on pickup lines, which resulted in nonsensical yet charming phrases.
- The most memorable line, "You look like a thing and I love you," became her book title.
AI's True Nature
- Janelle's work reveals AI's limitations, surprising those who expect high intelligence.
- Exposing AI's weirdness helps people understand its true nature, distinct from human intelligence.
The Case of the Missing Sheep
- An image captioning AI correctly identified sheep in a Scotland photo, even after they were digitally removed.
- Further tests revealed the AI hallucinated sheep, horses, and even rainbows in other Scotland photos.
