Is it AI generated or is is Simlish? ? #ai

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Is it AI generated or is it Simlish? ? #ai

In recent times, AI-generated content has become increasingly prevalent, resulting in varying reactions and perceptions. A recent incident sheds light on this phenomenon, sparking some interesting conversations about the quality and inclusivity of AI-generated media.

The Incident

A video ad created for a client was under scrutiny, with certain peculiarities raising eyebrows. The first noticeable feature was the emotionally unsettling nature of the ad—viewers reported feeling a sense of fear. Compounding this was the language used by the characters in the ad. Instead of English, they were speaking in what could only be described as Simlish—the fictional language from the popular video game series, The Sims.

The Concern

Addressing the issue, the client expressed a preference for the ad to be in English, describing it as more inclusive. The client pointed out that Sim characters do not have concerns about inclusivity since they are not real. However, the audience for the ad is real and requires clear communication in a common language, which in this case is English.

The Text Issue

Further compounding this issue was the strange mixture of text in the ad. The text alternated between what appeared to be English, hieroglyphics, and Wingdings. This added to the confusion and made the ad appear disjointed and hard to understand.

When it was suggested that perhaps the text was AI-generated, the idea was quickly dispelled upon close examination. The unique text fonts used were not the result of AI but pointed to human error or oversight.

The Realization

To add an unexpected twist, upon pausing the video, it was noticed that one of the people in the background looked suspiciously like someone from the local team. After reviewing some details, it became evident that this video was not AI-generated after all. It was, in fact, a real video that had been taken during an undocumented trip to Bermuda.

This revelation opened up another series of questions about the unexpected trip and how the footage ended up in the client's ad.


Keywords

  • AI-generated content
  • Simlish
  • Inclusive advertising
  • Hieroglyphics
  • Wingdings
  • Bermuda trip

FAQ

Q: What is Simlish? A: Simlish is the fictional language used by characters in the popular video game series, The Sims.

Q: Why was the language in the ad a concern? A: The language was a concern because the client and audience expected clear communication in English, rather than a fictional language like Simlish.

Q: Was the unsettling nature of the ad due to AI? A: Initially, it was thought to be AI-related, but later it was realized that it was an actual video taken in Bermuda.

Q: Why was the text in the ad problematic? A: The text switched between multiple forms like English, hieroglyphics, and Wingdings, making it confusing and difficult to read.

Q: What was surprising about the video’s origin? A: An unexpected discovery was made that the video was real footage from an undocumented trip to Bermuda, not an AI-generated video.