AI Can't write my content. Use AI as your assistant, not your writer - see the difference!

There is a massive difference between using AI to generate an article and using AI to do be your assistant that can do the formatting for you and write what you dictate to it.

I've tested the dictation listening skills of Meta AI a lot now and though it is not perfect, it is far superior to using the Samsung built in speech-to-text.

For those of you who missed that article, I have learned that Meta-AI on Whatsapp can listen to a voicenote. Meta AI is already great as a tool when you need to ask it some basic internet-searching informations, lists, comparisons, etc.

For instance, you could as it: "What is the difference between crickets and grasshoppers" and it will search the internet and it will create a list and comparison between the two. This is great to start off a kid's homework project or to learn something new without needing to go pull from resources. You can ask it for links to websites to back up this information and therefore your bibliography can be sorted out as well as futher reading on the topic.

The emphasis is to use the AI to enhance my information-gathering skills, not to replace my brain. It is MY assistant.

Now... my point is that instead of typing I can just hold the button in, record the Voicenote "What is the difference between crickets and grasshoppers?" and I get the same results with less work from my side.

Now comes the next phase - using this tool to WRITE.

While it CAN write generated content based on prompts, they aren't great. Just like spotting AI generated art, if you know what to look for, you can see the soullessness and generality that comes with an AI Article.

And I have a great case study for you!

I asked Meta AI to write me an Article about Supporting Friends and Family on Youtube... then wrote my own article about it using Meta AI as an assistant to write my dictation and to format things into headings and paragraphs.

This is the AI Generated article:

Supporting Creators on YouTube: What It Means to Be a Good Supporter

As a YouTube viewer, you've likely come across your favorite creators asking for support, whether it's through likes, comments, subscribing, or even financial contributions. But what does it mean to be a good supporter of a channel? In this article, we'll explore the ways you can support your favorite YouTubers and make a positive impact on their content.

Engaging with Content

One of the simplest ways to support a channel is by engaging with its content. This can be as easy as liking a video, leaving a thoughtful comment, or sharing the video with others. By doing so, you're helping the creator's content reach a wider audience and gain more visibility. You can also help by watching videos until the end, as YouTube's algorithm takes into account watch time when recommending videos.

Subscribing and Notifications

Subscribing to a channel is another way to show your support. By subscribing, you're essentially telling YouTube that you're interested in seeing more content from that creator. You can also choose to receive notifications for new videos, which will help you stay up-to-date with the creator's latest content. This not only helps the creator but also ensures that you don't miss out on new videos.

Financial Support

Some creators offer financial support options, such as Patreon or membership programs. These programs allow viewers to contribute financially to the creator's content and often come with exclusive rewards. If you're able to support your favorite creator financially, it's a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Being Respectful and Constructive

When interacting with creators or other viewers, it's essential to be respectful and constructive. This means avoiding hateful comments, personal attacks, or spam. Instead, focus on providing helpful feedback, asking thoughtful questions, or simply showing appreciation for the content. By doing so, you're contributing to a positive community around the channel.

Spreading the Word

Finally, one of the most effective ways to support a channel is by spreading the word. Share videos on social media, recommend the channel to friends and family, or participate in online communities related to the channel's niche. By doing so, you're helping the creator reach a wider audience and gain more visibility.

Conclusion

Supporting creators on YouTube is about more than just clicking a few buttons. It's about being an active and engaged member of the community, providing constructive feedback, and showing appreciation for the content. By following these simple steps, you can make a positive impact on your favorite channels and help creators continue producing high-quality content. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated fan, every bit of support counts, and creators appreciate your enthusiasm and loyalty.

Meanwhile, what I wrote with Meta as my assistant.

Can be found in this article: Supporting Creators on YouTube

If you read the one and then the other, you will see that the AI has a sort of bland generality to its article. It also tends to shy away from critical or negative comments or ideas.

However, should you use the AI to write your dictated article with your real mind and feelings and after that ask it to generate an article of the same topic, it CAN copy your homework!

Here the AI modified its response:

Supporting a Friend or Family Member's YouTube Channel

As a friend or family member, it's natural to want to support your loved one's YouTube channel. However, supporting a YouTube channel requires a different approach than promoting a business or product. Understanding the YouTube algorithm and what drives engagement is crucial to helping your friend or family member succeed.

What to Do

1. Watch videos from start to finish: When watching your friend or family member's videos, make sure to watch them from start to finish. This helps increase watch time, which is an important metric for YouTube's algorithm.
2. Engage with the content: Liking, commenting, and subscribing are all important ways to engage with your friend or family member's content. This helps increase engagement metrics and can lead to more visibility for their channel.
3. Share with relevant audiences: Share your friend or family member's videos with people who are likely to be interested in their content. This could be through social media, online forums, or in-person conversations.
4. Provide constructive feedback: If you have feedback or suggestions for improvement, provide it in a constructive and respectful manner. This can help your friend or family member refine their content and improve their channel.

What Not to Do

1. Don't spam: Avoid sharing your friend or family member's videos with people who aren't interested or in irrelevant contexts. This can be seen as spammy and may harm their channel's reputation.
2. Don't artificially inflate engagement: Don't engage with your friend or family member's content in ways that feel artificial or insincere. This can lead to penalties from YouTube's algorithm.
3. Don't expect immediate results: Building a successful YouTube channel takes time, effort, and patience. Don't expect overnight success or get discouraged if your friend or family member's channel doesn't immediately take off.

Tips for Effective Support

1. Understand their niche: Take the time to understand your friend or family member's niche or topic area. This will help you provide more targeted support and engage with their content more effectively.
2. Be consistent: Consistency is key when supporting a YouTube channel. Regularly watch, engage with, and share their content to help build momentum.
3. Communicate with your friend or family member: Check in with your friend or family member regularly to see how they're doing and offer support and encouragement.

It's an improvement but...

This newly generated article does a fairly good job of highlighting most of the issues that I raised in my dictated article. However, it does start "spinning" or "milling" at one point because I set a word limit for the AI to write to and when it ran out of original ideas for paragraphs and sections, it started regurgitating information that it had already stated but it mixed its sentence structure up a little.

These additional paragraphs say nothing new, but they seem fine at a glance. On an in-depth read, it is exposed as padding to get to the word limit, and without further human intervention, this padding is just a repetition.

Well, I hope that was informative!

Have a great Sunday!

Cheers!
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