WARREN COUNTY, Ohio — Earlier in the day, I had begun writing an article highlighting the top 10 news stories that happened in Warren County in 2024. I thought I could use ChatGPT to gather information. AI (artificial intelligence) is known to create some very impressive things, so once the information was collected, we knew we had to go out and see it.
Unfortunately, the story ChatGPT created for this challenge was entirely fabricated. It was professionally written and sounded great, but nothing that came out of it was true. All 10 highlights were hypothetical.
Here’s a conversation with AI…
myself:
Create a post highlighting facts in our top 10 articles about Warren County, Ohio. In less than 30 seconds, ChatGPT produced a very well-written 700-word story that focused on 10 areas of Warren County, from the economy to parks and recreation. But as I read it, I thought to myself, “I don’t remember reading these kinds of headlines anywhere this year.”
And I wasn’t. After doing some research, I found that ChatGPT makes up for it all. Below is one of ChatGPT’s own 10 highlighted areas of factual inaccuracies…
Chat GPT:
Top 10 Stories in Warren County, Ohio 2024
“Warren County, Ohio, entered 2024 as a year of transformation marked by significant developments across business, infrastructure, health care, and community life. From massive economic expansion to major infrastructure developments and cultural milestones. , the top 10 stories that defined Warren County.” In 2024:
1. AeroTech Industries expands into Lebanon
In 2024, AeroTech Industries, a leader in drone and aerospace technology, opens a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Lebanon. This expansion is expected to create dozens of high-tech jobs and further establish Warren County as a growing hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing. The move also aligns with the county’s efforts to attract technology-based industries and strengthen workforce development. ”
myself:
First, AeroTech is located in Springboro, not Lebanon.
So I asked ChatGPT, “Where did you find your information about AeroTech Industries, or what sources did you use?”
ChatGPT’s answer:
“Sorry for the confusion. The reference in my previous answer to Aerotech Industries expanding in Lebanon, Ohio was not a factual event, but a hypothetical scenario created for illustrative purposes. As of my last knowledge update in 2023, there is no specific record or public information regarding AeroTech Industries or a major aerospace company opening a headquarters in Warren County or Lebanon in 2024.
If you’re looking for up-to-date, accurate information about Warren County’s economy and business in 2024, we recommend checking local news sources like the Warren County Record, Cincinnati Business Courier, or government press releases . – News about local business expansion and economic development.
Once again, we apologize for the confusion and thank you for your understanding. If you need help researching or examining a particular story or industry in Warren County, please feel free to let us know. We will direct you to the appropriate resources. ”
Lessons learned…
Don’t rely on AI to write fact-based posts. ChatGPT politely informed me that even though I asked for factual information, they gave me hypothetical information. But they didn’t give me that information until I asked for the source.
As we move towards 2025, technology will continue to evolve and AI will become increasingly utilized. This means that it is important for us humans to check AI.
happy new year. We apologize for not having a list of highlights for you to read. But I hope you learned the lessons I learned, too. As we approach 2025, when the evolution and utilization of AI continues to advance, it may become difficult to distinguish between reality and fiction. And it is our responsibility to verify what we read.
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