Should AI generated posts be banned or otherwise regulated?

Unless you have rules against AI, you are not going to stop it. We should reinforce, ’If it’s AI, say so’.

An ’Insert AI’ button, that automatically changed the color to green, but that would encourage it.

Realistically, AI will continue to be improved.

Many/Most? Like VCRs, Cameras, are not inclined to RTFM. An OP might post some AI about his equipment, current or desired, to save us some trouble and ask more specific questions. How many times do we get to page 3 before OP adds some clarifications that negate half of what others contributed trying to help.

I speak directly about equipment I have personal experience with, mine or friends,  and always try to say, ’never saw or heard one’ to let OP know my thoughts are ’in concept’ only.

I got very stubborn recently, but all it was about is asking for and not getting the answers. Being told my question is ’wrong’ was very frustrating. Finally, the answer came.

I find AI useful for factual information and summaries, but not for personal experiences. Asking AI to provide an opinion is like asking a question on Agon and expecting a definitive answer. 

I don't put much stock in AI answers, but its fine for a super-duper search engine. With that said, we don't need censorship. I suspect most folks are pretty good at skipping long, AI generated stuff.

@kerrybh wrote:

I suspect most folks are pretty good at skipping long, AI generated stuff.

True, but why do we have to be bothered? It's like saying, most folks are pretty good at sidestepping vomit puddles and dog turds 😃

@devinplombier 😀i get your point, so delicately made. I’d be perfectly happy to not deal with these long AI messages but some of our colleagues seem to like them and a ban seems a little harsh.