Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT? | Adam Aleksic

Elise Hu interviews etymologist Adam Aleksic about the impact of AI and algorithms on language. Aleksic discusses how AI tools and social media algorithms are influencing our word choices and potentially rewiring our thought patterns. He uses examples like the increased use of the word "delve" due to ChatGPT's training data and the creation of the hyperpop genre through Spotify's algorithm. Aleksic warns that these platforms are not neutral and can distort reality, affecting our understanding of the world and potentially leading to a loss of linguistic diversity. He suggests that media literacy and critical thinking are essential to combat these effects, encouraging listeners to question why they are seeing and saying certain things. They also touch on the evolving language of younger generations, the desire to be seen in the age of social media, and the responsibility of platforms and educators in promoting media literacy.