2026-02-15
I've been seeing a lot of AI generated ads recently, mostly for exercise regimens and video games. The thing I find the most funny is AI was clearly used to generate the video, but not the scripts. So you'll get something like "How long it takes someone like my dad to go from beer belly to six pack?" I think an AI would at least generate an opening sentence with proper grammar.
These ads also have weirdly poor quality video, like everything is made of melted crayons. I thought most models for generating video were at least better than that by now.
I know the people behind these ads are using AI because they want to put in the least amount of effort possible, but it almost feels like they must be trying to make the ads look bad.
Meanwhile, I've also been seeing a lot of ads for classes on how to use AI (also often AI generated). I don't really understand what the point of these classes would be, other than to be a scam. The skill ceiling on generative AI is incredibly low. Just spend a few days playing with one and you'll be able to produce things indistinguishable from anyone else using AI, regardless of how long they've been using it.
AI is being marketed as this revolutionary new technology that's incredibly easy to use and will make everyone obsolete. So, if you need a class to make AI useful, maybe it isn't as revolutionary as it's been hyped up to be? Just saying.
Personally, I use AI once or twice a month, usually out of desperation because I can't find the answer I need anywhere else. It has about a 50% success rate on actually helping me. It's been helpful, and it's also sent me down the completely wrong path. I see there's value in it, but not enough that I would want to pay for it. As soon as I have to pay for it, I'll stop using it. And this is coming from someone who pays for a search engine.