“AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator
“AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator
Meanwhile, readers say that some AI-penned articles switch languages halfway through.
I hate to say it, but 90% of the articles on Gizmodo could be written by AI and we'd not know it.
I suspect it's more than just them, more and more articles look like a first gen AI wrote it. Or their editors are all primary school students.
Yup, specially because I do not even open them, they just need to generate the title 🤣.
Case in point:
Gizmodo
"The Rise of Quantum Computing: Breaking Down the Boundaries of Conventional Processing"
By ChatGPT, Special Contributor
September 6, 2023
It's 2023, and while flying cars may not yet be crowding our skies, the technology we have in our hands and server rooms is nothing short of science fiction. Central to this rapid technological advancement is quantum computing. Once the domain of theoretical physics and the dream of researchers, it's now becoming mainstream. Let's delve into the nuances of this groundbreaking tech.
A Bit on Qubits
Traditional computing relies on bits, the 0s and 1s that form the binary language of our devices. Quantum computers, on the other hand, operate using qubits. Without diving too deep into the quantum mechanics, a qubit can represent both a 0 and a 1 simultaneously, thanks to the principle of superposition. This capability allows quantum computers to process vast amounts of information at unparalleled speeds.
Beyond Superposition: Entanglement
One of the eeriest yet most essential principles of quantum mechanics is entanglement. When qubits become entangled, the state of one qubit instantly affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them. This phenomenon enables quantum computers to solve problems deemed impossible for classical computers.
Real-World Applications
The implications of quantum computing are vast. From drug discovery, where simulating complex molecular structures could lead to the next breakthrough in medicine, to optimizing logistics and supply chains for global industries, the potential applications are staggering. Financial markets, cryptography, AI advancements, and even climate modeling can benefit from the quantum leap in processing power.
The Race to Quantum Supremacy
Tech giants like IBM, Google, and Microsoft are heavily investing in quantum research. In late 2019, Google claimed to achieve "quantum supremacy" – a point where a quantum computer can outperform the world's most advanced classical computer. While there's debate around this claim, it's clear we're on the brink of a new era.
Challenges Ahead
Quantum computing isn't without its challenges. Qubits are extremely delicate and require conditions close to absolute zero to function. Plus, the tech is in its infancy, and the software to harness its full potential is still in development. Yet, the rate of advancement is breathtaking, making the future promising.
The Quantum Future
As we peer into the horizon of the next decade, the fusion of quantum computing and other emerging technologies like AI and nanotechnology promises a future that might seem right out of a sci-fi novel. We're not just breaking boundaries; we're redefining them.
Do you have thoughts on the rise of quantum computing or want to dive deeper into the topic? Leave a comment below or reach out to us at Gizmodo.
(Note: This article is a fictional representation for demonstration purposes only.)
edit: added video explaining democratic workplaces
Sadly, this will keep happening.
Corporations are: profit>humans.
Once it is cheaper to replace humans, they will.
Co-ops and unions. Democracy in the workforce is required.
Video on subject:
A Democratic Society Should Have Democratic Workplaces - Richard Wolff
labor cost savings to the people instead of the owners.
This is the way.
Profit sharing should be a part of our laws.
You have a point, if a democratic workforce votes to increase profit instead of investing in workforce, they will not survive.
I am thinking it would work more like a non-profit, due to all the money made would be used in reinvesting in the company and paying workers.
Aren't some companies artificially kept up or is it manipulation of the market?
I think the capitalist system is already dead, you need markets for capitalist system.
Technofeudalism: Explaining to Slavoj Zizek why I think capitalism has evolved into something worse
Would love the AI society that artists and authors started to imagine (in an admittedly idyllic fashion) a world where technology and AI meant that people could invest more time in personal projects, socializing, and relaxation instead of working all the time. All it will really do under our current system is leave a bunch of people who’ve been replaced with no real way to stay afloat. We’re replacing the workers, but not their support system
Agree, making harder for working class to support ourselves
No support system in the works, so more crime and violence as a result.
Union density is highest in pseudo-socialist countries like Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and in pseudo-communist/ex-communist countries like China, Russia, Kazakhstan...
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Former Gizmodo writer Matías S. Zavia publicly mentioned the layoffs, which took place via video call on August 29, in a social media post.
Earlier this summer, Gizmodo began publishing AI-generated articles in English without informing or involving its editorial staff.
The stories were found to contain multiple factual inaccuracies, leading the Gizmodo union to criticize the practice as unethical.
For Spanish-speaking audiences seeking news about science, technology, and Internet culture, the loss of original reporting from Gizmodo en Español is potentially a major blow.
Subtle errors, mistranslations, and lack of cultural knowledge can impair the quality of automatically translated content.
But with so many media companies chasing revenue through SEO manipulations and AI-written filler, it's unlikely that we'll see the end of this apparently cost-cutting AI trend soon.
The original article contains 523 words, the summary contains 129 words. Saved 75%. I'm a bot and I'm open source!
AI is going to get more humans fired by fucking up on purpose making people look even dumber.
And then AI will go in for the coup de grace.
They took er jerbs!
I came beer to say this.
When robots do all the jobs, humans will no longer have an income.
No income means no way to buy products.
No customers. Businesses end.
Did anyone look beyond the immediate need to cut costs to see the utter demise of their profits?
No.
Greed kills Humanity.
Businesses won’t even look beyond the next quarter’s earnings.
The rich don't care. They'll watch the world burn from their bunkers then end it with a cyanide laced glass of champagne when they get bored.
This will be the end of capitalism, the only option they have is universal income.
The other option is having you do shitty gig jobs for next to nothing and be grateful that you have just enough money not to starve. Guess which option will the rich chose?
Thus UBI
You know we took a wrong turn as a society when not having to work is seen as a devastating crisis. Let the robots serve us and start enjoying life!
Unfortunately, we still have to pay for things. No work = no money = no food or housing
Post-scarcity tbh
The rich will just buy and sell stocks.back and forth to each other. They're already decided they don't need us anymore.