Pink Lexical Slime: The Dark Side of Autocorrect
13 days ago
- #AI
- #Autocorrect
- #Communication
- Autocorrect and AI-driven input assistants like QuickType and Smart Reply have significantly altered communication by enforcing Standard English and homogenizing language.
- Autocorrect's impact extends beyond spelling, slowing the natural evolution of English and reducing the creation of new words.
- QuickType and Smart Reply introduce biases and reduce personal expression by suggesting words and responses based on learned data patterns.
- Smart Reply raises existential questions about human agency in communication, as it can generate responses before user input.
- The sophistication of modern AI in language tools surpasses historical technological influences, requiring careful consideration of its societal impacts.