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

Exploring AI Knowledge Gaps Through Reddit-Inspired Challenges

As artificial intelligence models increasingly draw training data from platforms like Reddit, a compelling question arises: Have these models been exposed to the more humorous, edgy, or obscure content that circulates on such sites? Specifically, is it possible that an AI trained on Reddit data can recognize and emulate the notorious “shittymorph” meme style?

Recently, I decided to put this theory to the test. I instructed an AI model—specifically Gemini—to respond in the signature “shittymorph” style, a recognizable form of humorous and exaggerated online commentary. The results? They did not disappoint, highlighting the AI’s capability to emulate niche internet subcultures.

This experiment opens a broader discussion about the depth and limits of AI understanding, especially when it comes to the layered and sometimes obscure references within Reddit’s community. By exploring more esoteric Reddit lore and memes, we might better gauge how much these models truly comprehend the content they’re trained on.

If you’re interested in the intersection of AI training data and internet subcultures, I invite you to share your thoughts. Could diving deeper into niche online communities help us improve AI contextual awareness? What other methods might reveal the boundaries of AI knowledge in the ever-evolving landscape of internet culture?