Something I said over two years ago.
Yes. But most people don't pay attention, nor are they very predictive past what they want to feel in the next moment, so they don't see it. You (and I) are a little different in that way.
Good writers get shit on nowadays for using it. "This is AI!"
Yes they do. UK politicians have started using US terms in their speeches, because their speech writers use AI. These people were good writers before (for the most part) and now, they are homogenizing into a single voice. But again, people don't pay attention.
The path is very predictable, but most don't see it because predictably, they each think they are smarter than getting caught. Much like all those smart people on social media who believe they aren't influenced by it. And those smart people who know they should limit their screen time, but don't. And those smart people who think they are creative, but create nothing. People are predictable.
"Standardized groupthink" was a term I used lightly while writing and commenting on this topic.
Early on I was saying this is what could happen. Now I'll say that's what is happening.
Now here's the kicker. The AI search has come a long way. Not perfect; better. I threw that term into search and asked who said it. I was given the name James Surowiecki. So I asked when and was told in 2004 when he published Wisdom of Crowds. So I asked why and was given some key details and a summary that I summarized simply as "garbage in garbage out" while talking about these things way back when.
First time I've heard of that guy and his book. So. "Great minds think alike" or "Standardized groupthink?"
Insert laughter here
And you bring up creativity. For me that's a triggering reminder of how much I miss it. How can I deny AI is causing turbulence in this world when I'm one who felt the nails being driven into the coffin.
Or maybe I should bring back that chaotic mess? My fancy and not-so subtle method of giving this generated world of rigid wannabe perfectionism the middle finger once more?
Nah...