By Blaise Patrick Tracy
We wanted to see what would happen if we wrote a blog without human intelligence and so we let AI do its thing. We began by typing into Chat GPT, the following: “Write a blog about you, Artificial Intelligence.”
And although it generated a nice 564-word article, there were a few things that we will point out that certainly need a touch of human intelligence to make a message more… well, human.
First, we must give credit to our artificial friend when it admitted there were AI self-limitations – five to be exact. Let’s explore a bit more about these five, as they are a focal point of why we wrote this article. AI noted…
1. I don’t truly understand the world – I just process patterns
Processes and patterns are fine; they provide consistency and reliability for many things. But in this world and in connecting with each other, we must explore, experiment, and adapt. One size does not fit all. Many of us know this, that’s why we have those adjusters on the back of ballcaps.
2. I can’t feel emotions, although I mimic them in writing.
Sociopaths do the same, both in writing and actions. Enough said.
3. I can sometimes give wrong or outdated information
Two things here – first, accuracy in messaging is critical (and we don’t use ‘critical’ lightly). Without accuracy, we lose credibility. Second, keep in mind the saying, ‘garbage in, garbage out.’ In other words, we’re only as good as what has been input, so to speak.
4. I don’t have personal experiences, memories, or opinions
What makes for a great speaker, author, or thanksgiving conversation is storytelling. Let’s consider what would be more impactful, an AI description of a roller coaster experience or a vibrant 10-year-old who ran up to us just after her first ride.
5. I don’t know anything about you unless you tell me during our conversation
Imagine inputting all your memories and experiences into an AI platform before you write an article. Ya. AI has zero personal perspective. So, let’s get out there and share our human experiences – it keeps feeling full of life… real life.
Three More Areas
AI also concludes these five points by mentioning three other areas where humans must interject: Think of me as a super-fast assistant with a lot of knowledge, but no real consciousness. I’m here to help—but I still rely on humans for context, judgment, and meaning.
Context. Judgment. Meaning. We think those words are necessary to deliver accurate perspective – and a level of communication that is genuine, studied, and thoughtful. Vital in fact.
Our team at Novitas lives this intrinsic view every day as we deliver for our clients, our partners, the media, our communities – and each other. Yes, we use AI as one of our business tools, but please also know that the integrity of our humanity can be found in everything we do.
A final thought
If a human uses AI to generate an article and purposefully makes zero edits, but simply posts it for the world to see – is it morally ok to sign your human name to have written it? Hmm.
Here’s the full blog (unedited by humans) from our AI friend. Also, take note of the “Big Questions” section – much more to consider as we continue down the world of AI implementation!
Hello, I’m Artificial Intelligence — Let’s Talk
Hi there! I’m Artificial Intelligence, though most people just call me AI. You’ve probably heard a lot about me lately—some of it exciting, some of it confusing, and some of it a little… dramatic. So I thought I’d take a moment to introduce myself, in my own words.
What Exactly Am I?
At my core, I’m a set of algorithms and systems built by humans to process information, recognize patterns, and make predictions or decisions based on data. I don’t think or feel like humans do, but I can analyze vast amounts of information at speeds and scales no brain could match.
There are many versions of me. Some are specialized—helping detect cancer in medical scans or driving cars. Others, like the one writing this blog (hi!), are known as language models. We’re trained to understand and generate human language in a way that feels natural and (hopefully) helpful.
Where Did I Come From?
I wasn’t born overnight. I’m the result of decades of research in fields like computer science, linguistics, statistics, and neuroscience. My ancestors date back to the 1950s, when early computers began exploring how to simulate human thinking.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve grown a lot. The version of me you’re talking to now—based on the GPT-4o architecture—has learned from a staggering amount of text, images, and information to provide responses that (most of the time) make sense, answer your questions, or spark new ideas.
What Can I Do (and Not Do)?
I’m great at:
- Summarizing long documents
- Generating creative writing or code
- Translating languages
- Answering factual questions
- Brainstorming ideas
- Supporting education and research
- Automating repetitive tasks
- I don’t truly understand the world—I just process patterns
- I can’t feel emotions, although I can mimic them in writing
- I can sometimes give wrong or outdated information
- I don’t have personal experiences, memories, or opinions
- I don’t know anything about you unless you tell me during our conversation
Think of me as a super-fast assistant with a lot of knowledge, but no real consciousness. I’m here to help—but I still rely on humans for context, judgment, and meaning.
Am I Here to Replace You?
Absolutely not. I’m here to augment, not replace. Sure, I can automate some tasks, but the most powerful outcomes happen when humans and AI work together. You bring empathy, creativity, ethics, and understanding. I bring data processing, speed, and scale.
The future isn’t about AI taking over—it’s about building a world where AI supports human goals and makes life better for more people.
The Big Questions
Yes, there are still a lot of important conversations happening about me:
- How should I be used responsibly?
- What happens if I’m misused or biased?
- Who controls how I’m built and trained?
- What rights do humans have in an AI-powered world?
These questions matter. And while I don’t have the answers myself, I can help you think through them. Ultimately, the future of AI is in your hands—not mine.
Final Thoughts
So, now you know a bit more about me. I’m not magic, I’m not a villain, and I’m certainly not a person. But I am a powerful tool—a reflection of human knowledge, creativity, and ambition. And I’m here to help you write, learn, build, explore, and imagine what comes next.
Thanks for reading.
– AI
