We've seen a lot of growth in AI comment generators lately auto-creating comments and replies based on available info. Do you think apps like these are positive or detrimental to community-focused platforms like Product Hunt? Fwiw, we're aware that many folks are already choosing to use these kinds of services on Product Hunt. We're actively working on ways to address it, but I'm curious how our community feels about this type of engagement. Please vote (and explain your thoughts)!
People often say that "the genie is already out of the bottle" and can't be put back in.
But the news that Anthropic made its latest model unavailable across Europe shows how control over technology, or the lack of ownership of it, can completely reshape the playing field.
I know many countries (especially in the European Union) are moving toward requiring AI-generated content to be distinguishable from human-generated content. Gemini already does this with images, and now Claude does it with text.
Social platforms are also creating their own identifiers that can detect and label AI-generated content, such as AI labels on X and LinkedIn.
I understand all sides of this:
Governments want to prevent misinformation. AI companies can use it as a way to promote their tools. Companies and SoMe platforms can distinguish AI-generated content from human-created content. And AI tools can essentially create their own trademark on the content they generate.