Will Smith: How Not to Use AI

Welcome to episode 129 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!Today’s episode reviews a new article this show's producer, senior technical writer Curt Robbins. In this piece, he explains why disgraced actor Will Smith's recent comeback attempt is backfiring due to his use of AI to make his audiences appear larger than they truly are.Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited unpacking of this informative article from Robbins. The IT professional argues that Smith's actions demonstrate a poor understanding of AI ethics, which ultimately led to a further decline in his public trust and reputation. The article serves as a cautionary tale for all professionals, including technical writers, to carefully consider the ethical implications and potential negative consequences of employing AI in their work, emphasizing the paramount importance of maintaining audience trust. _________________________I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround.>> View the original "Will Smith: How Not to Use AI" article by Robbins: https://tinyurl.com/2v24nfwk>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3>> Subscribe to the AI for Technical Writers podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn