For the first couple of reading assignments of the semester, we read two pieces: one from Cummings, and one from Ridolfo and DeVoss. Both of these pieces reveal important things about AI and delivering a message
The Cummings piece brings up an interesting point that I want to discuss: it refers to AI as our “collaborators” and “co-authors.” I don’t agree with these terms because of the fundamental difference between humans and artificial intelligence. To me, the term “collaborator” implies that both entities are providing equal input and coming up with new ideas. Because AI is founded on pre-existing human knowledge, and pulls from information that it has been fed, it cannot be considered a co-author or collaborator. While it is a very useful tool for organizational and presentational purposes, Cummings’s use of the term “collaborator” is inaccurate because AI cannot contribute new information.
The Ridolfo and DeVoss piece, on the other hand, presents an idea that I very much agree with. In summary, they conclude that the way a message is delivered to and received by the audience is affected, mostly, by its delivery. While they speak on aspects that would affect a normal speech, they also say that these aspects don’t necessarily translate to digital writing spaces because you don’t have to worry about your voice or how you look, for example. However, I would submit that delivery is still very important, especially when thinking about how aesthetics can capture and hold an audience’s attention.