Considering that AI models are built using Reddit content, do you believe someone has already experienced being shittymorphed by now?

Exploring AI’s Awareness of Reddit Subcultures: Has the Machine Learned the Shittymorph Meme?

As artificial intelligence models are increasingly trained on data sourced from social platforms like Reddit, a thought-provoking question arises: have these models become familiar with niche internet memes such as Shittymorph? Given the prevalence of Reddit’s unique subcultures and language, it’s intriguing to consider whether AI has grasped the nuances of these online phenomena.

To investigate, I prompted Google’s Gemini AI model to respond in the style characteristic of Shittymorph—a popular meme format that humorously depicts distorted or exaggerated creature images accompanied by humorous captions. The response was both entertaining and revealing, demonstrating that the AI has at least some understanding of this specific meme style.

This exploration opens up a broader question: to what extent do these models comprehend the diverse and often obscure lore circulating within Reddit communities? By delving into more niche and less mainstream Reddit culture, we may better understand the depth of AI’s knowledge and its capacity to recognize and generate content rooted in specialized online subcultures.

If you have ideas or suggestions on how to further probe AI’s familiarity with hidden corners of Reddit’s lore, I’d love to hear them. Understanding this intersection between AI and internet subcultures not only broadens our grasp of AI’s capabilities but also highlights the rich tapestry of online communities that shape contemporary digital culture.