’ve been hearing a lot lately about
ChatGPT. While the core function of
a chatbot is to mimic a conversation with
a human being, ChatGPT goes further and
is much more versatile. For example, it
can write and debug computer programs;
compose music, teleplays, fairy tales, and
student essays; answer test questions;
write poetry and song lyrics; and even
play games like, tic-tac-toe.
To take a step back, ChatGPT is AI – Artificial
Intelligence.
Artificial intelligence is the theory and development
of computer systems that can perform tasks that
normally require human intelligence, such as
visual perception, speech recognition, decision-
making, and translation between languages.
Up
until
recently,
AI
has
largely
been
experimental and used by developers and
techies. But ChatGPT brought AI to the ordinary
person.
There’s been quite a bit of news coverage
exploring how easily accessible AI will impact us
– from schools (is it cheating if a student uses AI
to help write an essay?) to the application of AI
in businesses (can it help marketers write copy
for a sales brochure?). Just do a Google search
and you’ll find a plethora of articles.
AI and Funeral Service
I wanted to better understand what all the fuss
was about ChatGPT and how it might impact my
work in public relations and the work that you
do as funeral service professionals. So, I signed
CAN AI MAKE OBIT
WRITING EASIER?
By Jessica Koth, National Funeral Directors Association, USA
Photo Alexandra_Koch /Pixabay
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No. 103 – AUTUMN 2023 | THANOS MAGAZINE
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