Given that AI models are trained on Reddit data, do you believe someone has already been targeted or had their content misused by ShittyMorph by now?

Exploring AI’s Exposure to Reddit Culture: Have Models Encountered the Legendary “Shittymorph”?

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, large language models are often trained on diverse datasets, including popular online platforms like Reddit. This raises a compelling question: with the extensive data fed into these models, is it possible that they’ve encountered the infamous “Shittymorph” meme or style at some point?

Recently, I found myself pondering this very idea. To test the waters, I engaged with an AI model—specifically, Google’s Gemini—and challenged it to respond in the distinctive “Shittymorph” style, a well-known Reddit meme characterized by intentionally poor grammar and humorous tone. The response I received was both amusing and surprisingly authentic, confirming that the model has some awareness of this specific meme pattern.

This experiment opens up broader inquiries into the scope of these models’ knowledge. Could delving into more obscure corners of Reddit lore reveal the boundaries of what these AI systems have been exposed to? How deep does their understanding go when it comes to niche internet culture and meme history?

As AI continues to integrate more aspects of internet culture, exploring these questions becomes increasingly relevant. It offers insights into how well these models can grasp and replicate the nuanced humor, references, and linguistic quirks that define modern online communities.

What are your thoughts? Do you think models like Gemini, GPT, or others have truly “learned” the depths of Reddit’s meme universe? Feel free to share your ideas on how we can further investigate the extent of their cultural knowledge.