SMRTR AIDec 6, 2024Daring Fireball

Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Generative AI Bullshit Bathwater

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Recent presidential pardon controversies underscore the importance of fact-checking when using AI for research. While AI can provide quick answers, verifying information from primary sources is essential. Notable controversial pardons have been granted by Presidents Clinton, Ford, and Trump. However, some reported pardons, like a supposed one from George H.W. Bush to his son Neil, are inaccurate. This highlights the need for responsible AI use and thorough verification of AI-generated information.

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