Editor of UploadVR on why he was fired
2 days ago
- #AI in journalism
- #VR industry
- #workplace ethics
- The author emphasizes the importance of distinguishing AI-authored content from human-written articles by favoring brevity and clarity.
- A key suggestion is providing readers with a toggle to disable AI-generated content, ensuring a human-only space for some audience members.
- The author insists that AI submissions should only be assigned after human writers have the right to refuse the subject matter.
- Despite being Editor in Chief, the author's concerns were not addressed before the planned public test of the AI author.
- After failing to influence the direction, the author sent a final email with industry contacts copied, leading to their termination.
- The author reflects on the relief of ending non-working partnerships, comparing it to a divorce.
- They express hope that their former colleagues will incorporate their suggested features for the benefit of all.
- The author firmly believes that the essence of VR lies in the people, not in AI-generated content.
- They acknowledge that sharing internal discussions externally typically results in termination across workplaces.