The Good Doctor Is Asking For Help

 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage. It is going to be wonderful. It is going to fix everything. It has no downside.

Fella is here to say Fella is worried and he does not believe all the hype above. He is worried that one day we may be told that much of AI is AF (All Foolishness).

I gave AI an assignment. I asked it to write a short story about a red-headed boy with freckles who won the Kentucky Derby at the age of 15. 

What I got back was impressive. AI came through and did a remarkable job of giving me exactly what I had asked for in less than 30 seconds, complete with a very nice use of words (you know how I love words) but Fella is still worried.

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First read the AI Slick Story (bolded text below) and then read the Fella Worry Part below that...

In the rolling hills of Kentucky, a young boy named Finn McCarthy dreamed of one day becoming a jockey. With his fiery red hair and a face full of freckles, Finn was a spirited youth, known for his unwavering determination and deep love for horses.

Finn’s family owned a modest farm adjacent to a renowned horse trainer’s estate. From a young age, Finn would sneak over to watch the majestic thoroughbreds train, mimicking the jockeys’ stances and movements. Recognizing the boy’s passion and potential, the trainer, Mr. Thompson, offered Finn a position as a stable hand when he turned twelve.

Under Mr. Thompson’s mentorship, Finn quickly progressed from mucking stalls to exercising the horses. His natural affinity with the animals was evident; they responded to his gentle touch and calming voice. By fourteen, Finn was riding in local races, often leaving seasoned jockeys in his dust.

Word of the red-headed prodigy spread, and soon, Finn found himself with an opportunity to ride in the Kentucky Derby—a dream he had scarcely allowed himself to entertain. At fifteen, he was set to become one of the youngest jockeys to compete in the prestigious race.

Race day arrived, and Churchill Downs buzzed with anticipation. The crowd’s murmurs grew as they spotted the young jockey with flaming hair atop a sleek, ebony stallion named Midnight Star. Despite his age, Finn exuded a calm confidence, a testament to his countless hours of preparation and innate connection with his horse.

As the gates clanged open, Midnight Star surged forward, guided by Finn’s steady hands. Horse and rider moved as one, navigating the pack with precision. The final stretch saw a neck-and-neck battle between Midnight Star and a favored contender. Drawing upon their deep bond and shared determination, Finn and Midnight Star inched ahead, crossing the finish line first.

The stands erupted in cheers, celebrating the underdog victory. Finn McCarthy, the freckle-faced boy with a heart full of dreams, had won the Kentucky Derby at just fifteen, etching his name into the annals of racing history.

His story became an inspiration, a testament to passion, hard work, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his horse.

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Here’s the Worry Me Part

Let’s do a Multiple-Choice Quiz...

1.   You think this Blog Posting is a total waste of your time.

2.   You are not worried in the least about what I am worried about.

3.   You are going to report me and my blog to the authorities (What authorities? You are not sure, but you are so enraged that you are going to Google “Authority Over Fella’s Foolishness” and, when you find out who they are, you are going to turn me in).

4.   I have touched a nerve and now you are worried that one day you are going to be laying on an operating table about to be operated on by Dr. Albert Know Nothing Schultz and, at this crucial moment, you are panicking that Dr. Schultz got his degrees because he AI’ed his way through Medical School using AI to answer every question put to him and write every Research Paper for him. You really started to worry when you heard Dr. Schultz whisper to the Janitor, “I’m confused. Can you give me a hint. Is the brain right next to the liver?”

Would I kid u?

Smartfella