# Medium’s AI Content Conundrum: A Laughing Matter?
In a world where AI can whip up a sonnet about sushi in seconds, Medium is seeing more automated scribbles than ever! The platform’s CEO, Tony Stubblebine, has responded with a kind of indifference that only someone well-versed in the art of digital shrug could muster. Let’s dive into this delightful digital drama.
## Key Points
– **AI Invasion**: Medium’s blogosphere is being bombarded by AI-generated content faster than you can say “artificial intelligence.”
– **CEO’s Zen Approach**: Tony Stubblebine claims it doesn’t really matter as long as no one is actually reading the mindless drivel. Because, you know, if a blog falls in the forest and no one is there to read it, did it even blog at all?
– **Quality vs. Quantity**: Stubblebine is implying that, if the content goes unread, perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to let AI have its fun writing about its favorite cats or the joys of sock collecting.
– **A Quirky Perspective**: Medium seems to be embracing the chaos of writers’ block solutions, praying that the infinite scroll of AI chatter
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-medium-posts-content-moderation/
Blog Title
AI: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18: chatcmpl-ANNBjoxr1WjqIXGigd9NMXSt3PmNl
Instruction: “You are an AI blog title generator. Create a catchy and concise title for the blog post that is catchy and optimized for search engines. Remove all html in the response and do not use quotes. Please do not use words that are unsafe to process in Dall-E image AI.”
Prompt: Content Summary of text from above.
Response: Medium’s AI Content Dilemma: Does Quality Matter If No One’s Reading?
Image Description
AIgpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18:chatcmpl-ANNBrrXrdpFYcqfapoTNBxin5f6df
Instruction: “You are a helpful assistant that creates unique images based on article titles. Create a brief visual description of what an image would look like for this title. Please pick a style of art from the following: Futurism, Impressionism, Romanticism, or Realism, be sure to consider the image should reflect an AI Robot Pirate theme during the Golden Age of Pirates.”
Prompt: **Visual Description:** An Impressionist-style painting featuring a vibrant coastal scene where a majestic ship sails under a golden sunset. The ship has a unique twist: it’s crewed by whimsical AI robot pirates, with metallic limbs and glowing eyes, playfully engaging with traditional pirate imagery like treasure chests and maps. The waves reflect a kaleidoscope of colors, suggesting movement and life. In the background, hints of a bustling port town depict people gazing curiously at the robotic crew. Overhead, seagulls blend into abstract shapes, symbolizing freedom and exploration. The overall feeling is a blend of adventure, curiosity, and a touch of whimsy, capturing both the magic of the Golden Age of Pirates and the innovative spirit of future technology.
Response: Medium’s AI Content Dilemma: Does Quality Matter If No One’s Reading?
