Coexisting with AI (Part 1, Jul'23)
Can we? Can AI?
Hey, everyone! Welcome to Good Links, the newest addition to this newsletter, where I share some interesting finds (and why I found them interesting) with you twice a month.
In this edition, I'm trying to shed light on the dynamic balance between technology and human ingenuity, with each article offering a fresh perspective on the coexistence of AI and human artistry.
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Let's start with Visual Capitalist's eye-opening article, Ranking Industries by Their Potential for AI Automation, which ranks industries based on their potential for AI integration, offering a glimpse into the future of automation. Where does our industry, UX, fall on this list? How much of it can be automated? Read the article to find out.
Further, UXDesign Bootcamp explores how AI is reshaping user experience and content creation, leaving us with a new perspective on the role of AI in our industry and why AI can't outperform excellent writers. Excellent being the keyword here.
Another thought-provoking article, AI means mediocrity is free – but creativity will stay expensive, seconds it. Here, Steve Dempsey delves into the value of human expression and calls AI a double-edged sword.
The question still remains…
Can AI truly replace you?
Not sure how much you've explored AI tools for generating written output AS FINAL SUBMISSION, NO EDITS, but one person did. Check out the hilarious story of a geeky experiment—I Paid a Professional to Edit a ChatGPT-Written Article — Hilarity Ensued—an article written entirely by ChatGPT.
The result?
Laughter, surprises, and a deeper understanding of the potential and limitations of AI in content creation.
So, there’s proof (like above) and assurances that AI falls short of the hype and UX writers bring something nonreplicable by AI. You’re safe, at least for now.
However, Chris Liu warns against such tech-optimism calling it our collective blind spot.
The exact prediction is hard, but just assuming all implications are great for all of us is naïve.
~ Chris Liu
If that got you worried, this comprehensive report, State of UX Writing and Content Design Jobs in 2023 will offer you some perspective (and respite). It details the industry's current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Plus, here's some career advice by HBR, 5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI, to stay ahead of the game and ensure your career's as solid as ever.
Finally, if you've been a little out of touch or feeling overwhelmed by the jargon around AI and ML, this Bloomberg article provides a handy AI cheat sheet, simplifying complex concepts and offering a clear understanding of generative AI.
I think this makes for a power-packed reading list. So, bookmark, read and share. And don't forget to tell me your favourite articles and bits in the Substack Notes and Comments.
I'll see you next Friday with Part 2 of Nailing Alt-text for Web, Mobile Apps and Social Media based on WCAG 2.0.