Rugby League Website’s AI-Prompted Match Report Creates a Stir
In a surprising turn of events, a rugby league website has found itself in an embarrassing situation after a match report generated by an AI system went viral. The report, covering a NRLW game from the weekend, caught the attention of fans and social media users due to its unusual opening paragraphs.
Rather than providing a straightforward account of the match, the initial paragraphs consisted of prompts from ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool, instructing a sports journalist to rewrite the article in detail, using Australian English spelling and avoiding plagiarism. It also specified the use of short paragraphs to conform to the style of an experienced journalist.
This unexpected turn of events quickly amused and concerned rugby league enthusiasts on social media platforms such as Reddit. Many were taken aback by the presence of the prompts in the published article, finding the situation both hilariously absurd and disconcerting.
While the article did eventually begin after the prompts, with all the necessary details and insights expected by rugby league fans, it was overshadowed by the bizarre opening paragraphs. As of now, the article remains on the website, prompts and all, still visible to readers.
The incident has underscored the importance of caution when utilizing AI technology. While the developers of ChatGPT released an updated version, GPT-4, that promises increased safety and accuracy compared to its predecessor, users must ensure the removal of prompts before publishing to avoid similar mishaps.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has received widespread anticipation since the release of their AI technology, which can generate various forms of content on demand. With GPT-4, OpenAI aims to further enhance the model’s creative and collaborative abilities, as well as its problem-solving accuracy.
Nevertheless, it is evident that human oversight is still essential in preventing such incidents. The website in question is yet to comment on the matter, although news.com.au has reached out for their response.
The Rugby League Website’s mishap serves as a reminder of the limitations and potential pitfalls of AI-generated content. While these technologies continue to evolve and improve, human intervention and verification remain crucial to ensure accurate and reliable information for readers.
