Considering that AI models are trained on Reddit data, isn’t it likely that someone, somewhere, has already been “shittymorph’ed” by now?

Exploring AI Language Models and Their Exposure to Reddit Content

In recent discussions about artificial intelligence, particularly language models, there’s a growing curiosity about their training data sources. Since many AI models are developed using vast amounts of user-generated content from platforms like Reddit, one might wonder: Has anyone, somewhere, experienced being “shittymorph’ed” or otherwise humorously or embarrassingly transformed within these models’ outputs?

Motivated by this possibility, I decided to put this theory to the test. I asked the AI model Gemini to respond in a style reminiscent of the “shittymorph” meme—a humorous, exaggerated, and deliberately over-the-top tone often associated with Reddit humor and jargon. The result was both amusing and revealing.

This experiment confirms that these models do indeed tap into the diverse and often niche language patterns found on Reddit. But it also raises further questions: How deep does the model’s knowledge of obscure Reddit lore go? Could exploring more specialized or lesser-known communities help us better understand the extent of what these AI systems have learned?

If you’re interested in the nuances of AI training and its exposure to internet subcultures, this is a fascinating avenue for further investigation. Share your ideas or experiences—perhaps through delving into more obscure corners of Reddit, we can uncover just how well these models understand and replicate the vibrant diversity of online communities.