The incident has raised questions about the oversight and review of AI-generated content. Critics argue that the content of the Ottawa article suggests that it was not reviewed by a human before publication. This incident follows Microsoft's recent investments in AI and its integration of AI-generated content into its online publications and services. Microsoft has not yet commented on the issue.
Key takeaways:
- An AI-generated article on Microsoft Travel recommended the Ottawa Food Bank as a must-see destination, illustrating a lack of understanding of context by the AI model.
- The article is likely the product of a large language model (LLM), a type of AI model trained on a vast amount of text found on the Internet, which Microsoft has been experimenting with in its online publications and services.
- Critics, including Emily Bender, have pointed out the lack of transparency and accountability in Microsoft's use of AI-generated content, as there is no clear indication that the content is AI-generated and no apparent human oversight.
- The incident raises questions about the potential misuse or misunderstanding of AI capabilities, and the need for human oversight and accountability in AI-generated content.