We have a Problem Here Folks. AI imitating humans here in this place.

Technology is a gift but also a curse. Like a lot of things it's used and abused. 

The online world can be a scary place....AI is everywhere, literally! I've tried dating sites before and am pretty sure there were AI accounts on there.

I don't know what I'm looking for to spot AI accounts other than their one topic chat, posting links and no pfp...though some sites I've noticed accounts that turned out to be bots did have pfps.

However one great resource I've found for checking if someone is AI or real is using GPTZero. It's a site where you can copy text and it will tell you if it's AI or humanly written.

It's not always accurate but more often than not it's pretty accurate. I'm a moderator on a sciencey type forum and use GPTZero a lot and it's been a great resource for catching out AI accounts.

Here's the link if you ever need it...

https://gptzero.me/

Though by all means Google it first to make sure it's legit. But don't worry, it is legit.

Generally though....with accounts and comments if it doesn't feel right or look right....I avoid. If a person is legit he or she will generally post, interact and 'prove' it just by being themselves.

Be vigilant. All you can do.

Chromosomal said:

Be vigilant. All you can do.

Not quite correct.......and also inescapably correct in relation to me.

I have only one state of being - at all times = vigilance!

However, in relation to AI and tech advances generally, I note that MANY folk have had enough, and seem to be on the attack or they have withdrawn entirely, or are currently actively considering doing either of these.

My comments do not relate to this place particularly, but the real world in general, regarding technology and its endless intrusion and growing perceived malevolence into peoples lives.

Personally, I'm still evaluating what the problem is and how bad it is and how quickly it is picking up speed ... when that is completed to my satisfaction, I will act ... not merely remain vigilant.  

Chromosomal said:

Be vigilant. All you can do.

Not quite correct.......and also inescapably correct in relation to me.

I have only one state of being - at all times = vigilance!

However, in relation to AI and tech advances generally, I note that MANY folk have had enough, and seem to be on the attack or they have withdrawn entirely, or are currently actively considering doing either of these.

My comments do not relate to this place particularly, but the real world in general, regarding technology and its endless intrusion and growing perceived malevolence into peoples lives.

Personally, I'm still evaluating what the problem is and how bad it is and how quickly it is picking up speed ... when that is completed to my satisfaction, I will act ... not merely remain vigilant.  

Unfortunately technology is advancing all the time and this means AI is harder to deal with. Harder to stop. There's the CAPTCHA software on some sites but I've read how some AI is capable of successfully getting past this now.

I think it is just a case of that there's little we can actually do. I left a lot of good sites because of AI accounts. It's stressful not knowing who you're actually talking to and the fact that it's all but unstoppable is scary AF!

It's not surprising some people leave or consider leaving....if it becomes a massive deal then I will do the same.