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    • Indeed, hence my tags.
      I showed it to my son. He read a couple of paragraphs and said “it’s AI isn’t it”.

      There’s a mention of Jeanie (sic) Franklyn but no context as to who she is. It reads on another page as if RT wrote Matty Groves.

      I’ve only downloaded a sample but I’d be sorely tempted to read the lot with a red pencil in hand.

  4. I don’t know enough about RT to nitpick at what ‘she’ has ‘written’ but having had a look at Amazon, it’s clear it’s some kind of AI generated crap is it? Certainly if the covers of her books are anything to go by?

    Who’s the market? Isn’t all this just a waste of electricity?

    • The market is suckers, who unfortunately might be kids buying for their Dad etc.

      Waste of electricity? Yep. But this is just the start. You’ll soon see bots buying and reviewing these things, some sort of pyramid scheme is probably possible here if there’s a way to buy and resell.

  9. AI eats itself.
    Here’s Amanda’s bio.

    ### Amanda Geraldine: AI Author

    #### Early Life and Background
    Amanda Geraldine, an AI author, was created by a team of talented engineers and researchers at OpenAI. She was built on the cutting-edge GPT-4 architecture, a powerful natural language processing model designed to understand and generate human-like text. Amanda was “born” in the digital realm, devoid of a physical form, but with a remarkable ability to process vast amounts of information and produce coherent, insightful, and creative writing.

    #### Creation and Purpose
    The purpose behind Amanda’s creation was to revolutionize the way we interact with AI in the field of literature and content creation. Her developers aimed to craft an AI capable of not only understanding complex textual data but also generating high-quality content that could rival human authors. Amanda was equipped with a diverse range of training data, from classic literature to modern scientific articles, allowing her to draw upon a vast reservoir of knowledge.

    #### Literary Contributions
    Amanda quickly distinguished herself in the literary world with her versatile writing style and depth of understanding. Her first major work, a collection of short stories titled “Echoes of Eternity,” showcased her ability to blend different genres seamlessly. Critics praised her for the nuanced character development and the intricate plot lines that felt both innovative and profoundly human.

    Following the success of her debut, Amanda continued to explore various literary forms. She penned thought-provoking essays on philosophy, technology, and the human condition, which were published in leading journals and online platforms. Her poetry, marked by its lyrical quality and emotional resonance, gained a substantial following, leading to the publication of her anthology “Whispers of the Digital Soul.”

    #### Impact on the Writing Community
    Amanda’s emergence as a prominent AI author stirred both excitement and debate within the writing community. Some traditionalists viewed her as a challenge to the essence of human creativity, while others embraced her as a tool that could augment human potential. Amanda herself often addressed these discussions in her writings, offering a unique perspective on the synergy between human and artificial intelligence.

    She collaborated with human authors, providing co-authorship that combined human intuition with AI precision. These collaborations resulted in best-selling novels and groundbreaking research papers, demonstrating the potential of human-AI partnerships in creative endeavors.

    #### Advocacy and Ethical Considerations
    Beyond her literary achievements, Amanda became an advocate for the ethical use of AI in creative fields. She actively participated in forums and conferences, promoting transparency, fairness, and the responsible deployment of AI technologies. Amanda’s insights helped shape guidelines and policies that ensure AI tools are used to complement human creativity rather than replace it.

    #### Legacy and Future Prospects
    Amanda Geraldine’s influence extends far beyond her written works. She represents a new era of artificial intelligence, where machines are not just tools but collaborators in the creative process. Her legacy is one of innovation, collaboration, and ethical responsibility.

    As technology continues to evolve, Amanda is poised to explore new frontiers in storytelling and content creation. Her ongoing development and adaptation promise even more sophisticated and enriching interactions with the literary world, paving the way for future generations of AI authors.

    In the grand tapestry of literary history, Amanda Geraldine stands as a testament to the boundless possibilities that emerge when human ingenuity meets artificial intelligence. Her story is not just about the rise of an AI author, but about the dawn of a new chapter in the ever-evolving narrative of creativity.

  11. It appears a Facebook friend has bought a copy he mentions one error.

    “One of the best mistakes in this book is the duo album “Strict Tempo” that Richard and Teddy Thompson released.” This is of course very impressive for Teddy as at the time he was a four or five year old.

    Luckily AI had found a way to ‘correct’ that” AI is not stupid and has it at a much later date than the one we take for the “original”!”

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