I want to be clear and upfront. Artificial intelligence is, and will continue to be, used on this site, though perhaps not in the way you might expect. There is a term, “AI slop”. I am not particularly fond of it, but it is widely used. There is a reasonably informative article on Wikipedia, so I will not attempt to rehash it here. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is typically described as content generated by AI that lacks effort, quality, or meaning, often produced at scale for attention or gain.
To remove any doubt, I am making a genuine effort here. I cannot promise that everything I write will be of high quality, but I can say with confidence that I am not doing this for commercial gain or to chase attention. In truth, I do not mind if nobody reads it. I am writing for myself. If someone else happens to find value in it, or enjoys spending a few minutes reading, then that is a welcome bonus. For the first time, I am finding writing to be something I genuinely enjoy, and that alone is reason enough to continue.
I have no intention of using AI to replace my thoughts, opinions, or experiences. I see it as a collaborator, closer to a sounding board than an author. The content here will always start and end with me. AI helps refine structure, challenge assumptions, and occasionally stop me from saying something I might later regret. It supports the process, but it does not define it.
Where AI is used more directly is in imagery. When images appear on this site, they are often generated rather than sourced, and that is a deliberate choice. Firstly, it helps maintain a degree of personal privacy by avoiding the need to share real photos or identifiable material. Secondly, it avoids reusing someone else’s work without clear ownership or attribution, something I would prefer to avoid entirely. Vendor provided assets are still used where appropriate, but beyond that, generated imagery offers a clean and controlled alternative that aligns with how I want this site to operate.
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