a robot and a Shakespeare statue (public domain)‘Artificial Intelligence Versus Real Intelligence’: A Poem by Bruce Dale Wise The Society August 7, 2025 Poetry 1 Comment . Artificial “Intelligence” Versus Real Intelligence Chat GPT “confuses” metaphors and similes. It also “struggles” to correctly classify milled themes. It does not “understand” the difference of proper nouns and neologisms that it has “found.” It’s not “pro-found.” It’s lacking “knowledge” and much “cultural significance.” Without “emotional nuance,” it “dwells” in ignorance. It cannot “comprehend” the realms of prose or poetry, or “recognize” the slightest “feel” of real quality. What chance does it have to “grasp” controversial verses, or dark energy, star synergy, and th’ Universal More? . . Bruce Dale Wise is a poet and former English teacher currently residing in Texas. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. ***Read Our Comments Policy Here*** One Response Paul Freeman August 7, 2025 Unfortunately all the AI guardrails mooted a couple of years ago have been forgotten in the rush for monetary gain and keeping up with the opposition AI companies. AI will get there eventually as it’s ‘training’ continues. All the AI aficionados claim AI will result in jobs, but when pushed on the subject can’t name what jobs. We often quote Orwell, usually about the thought police, but he foresaw songs and books being written by machines in ‘1984’, producing ‘prole feed’ to keep the masses content and subdued. Sorry I have some reels to watch… Thanks for the read, Bruce. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Paul Freeman August 7, 2025 Unfortunately all the AI guardrails mooted a couple of years ago have been forgotten in the rush for monetary gain and keeping up with the opposition AI companies. AI will get there eventually as it’s ‘training’ continues. All the AI aficionados claim AI will result in jobs, but when pushed on the subject can’t name what jobs. We often quote Orwell, usually about the thought police, but he foresaw songs and books being written by machines in ‘1984’, producing ‘prole feed’ to keep the masses content and subdued. Sorry I have some reels to watch… Thanks for the read, Bruce. Reply