Exploring AI Knowledge Through Reddit: Has the Machine Encountered the Word ‘Shittymorph’?
As Artificial Intelligence models are increasingly trained on vast datasets from platforms like Reddit, a compelling question arises: has an AI, at this point, encountered the term “shittymorph” or similar niche Reddit slang? Given Reddit’s rich and diverse community, often filled with unique terminologies and in-jokes, it’s intriguing to consider whether these terms have made their way into the knowledge base of AI models.
Motivated by this curiosity, I decided to test this theory by prompting a popular AI assistant—Gemini—to respond in the style of “shittymorph” comments. The results didn’t disappoint; the AI managed to emulate the tone quite convincingly, indicating that it indeed has some familiarity with the concept, or at least the style.
This leads to an interesting line of inquiry: by exploring even more obscure corners of Reddit’s lore and language, could we gauge the depth of these models’ understanding? Is it possible that some of the more niche or community-specific terms have been absorbed into their training data?
If you’re interested in the evolving relationship between AI and internet culture, or if you have ideas about how to probe the limits of these models’ knowledge, I invite you to share your thoughts. Delving into the lesser-known areas of Reddit could reveal fascinating insights about what these AI systems truly “know” and how they interpret the complex, vibrant language of online communities.
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