Given that AI models are trained on Reddit data, do you think someone has already been affected by shittymorph by now?

Exploring AI’s Exposure to Reddit Culture: Have Models Been “Shittymorph’ed”?

As artificial intelligence models are increasingly trained on vast amounts of Reddit data, a fascinating question arises: has there been a point where these models encountered or even adopted the infamous “Shittymorph” persona? This term, rooted in internet subcultures, refers to a particular style of humor and tone often characterized by bluntness, irreverence, and meme-heavy language.

Intrigued by this idea, I conducted a small experiment. I prompted OpenAI’s Gemini AI to respond in a “Shittymorph” style—and the results were quite revealing. The AI managed to mimic the tone convincingly, indicating that it’s well-acquainted with this specific internet subculture embedded within Reddit’s diverse communities.

This curiosity prompts a broader question: as we continue to feed AI models with increasingly niche and obscure Reddit content, how deep does their understanding go? Can they recognize and emulate the nuances of highly niche subcultures or lore? Exploring these boundaries could shed light on the extent of AI’s cultural literacy, especially within the eclectic and multilayered world of online communities.

Do you have insights or ideas on how to probe deeper into a model’s knowledge of obscure Reddit lore? Sharing such strategies could help us better understand the limits and potentials of AI in capturing the vibrancy of internet subcultures.