“An impressionist oil painting of a dog in a beret playing chess with an iguana” generated on DALL·E 2 by Giselle Murillo
Testing the capabilities of narrative AI platforms, such as NovelAI and Rytr has really got me thinking about the future of writing and the impact of “shortcuts”. For this blog post, I tested out Rytr’s ability to develop interview questions based on my own job title and some qualifications I have seen recently on resumes for similar positions. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was quite pleased with the results. Even though they would benefit from some human editing, the questions could very well be used in an interview with little adjustment.
For my prompts, I used the following information:
Interviewee bio: jane doe is experienced with creating online courses. She has experience in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. She has not planned a large conference before.
Interview context: Interviewing for a learning program lead.
I played with a few of the tones, but decided to take a closer look at Critical, Funny, and Compassionate. You can see a full outline of Rytr’s responses at the end of my post. I found the language in the Critical questions was quite challenging in nature. The questions focused on the interviewee proving themselves and their capabilities. The Compassionate questions seemed to focus more on the qualitative nature of the questions and seeking more of a personal response. I could see this being used to get a better understanding of an individual's personality based on how they respond. The Funny questions were the most amusing to read - almost reminiscent of something Michael Scott from the office might ask. I think most people have encountered some of these questions and this type of humour in interviews, I don’t think basing a full interview around this style of questions would suit most interview contexts.
In my comments on the Module 3 readings post, I noted my concerns about how utilizing narrative AI could impact the ability for humans to be creative. As referenced by Chubb, J., et al. (2022), there are voices that are missing from AI generated narratives, as the datasets used to train the AI are often biased due to biased data representation. So not only are we possibly limiting the human potential, we are potentially basing our future writing on limited, instead of diverse perspectives.
“As a society, our fears and hopes about the future often manifest themselves in science fiction (sci-fi)” (Benson, 2022, para. 2). As Benson notes, humans have often looked to science fiction for the innovations of the future, both in inspirational and cautionary ways. What does this mean if we hamper our creativity by using AI to write for us? Yes, it is very useful to create those tedious pieces of writing that we all dread - such as interview questions or text summaries - but even those types of writing force us to use our brains in a creative, albeit boring, way. What about when we use them for actual creative writing, such as NovelAI for writing fiction? Yes, a human hand is needed right now to finesse the writing, but why prioritize a computer written piece of text, edited by a human, over a human written piece of text, possibly edited by a computer?
People who work in creative industries already face low pay and recognition for the work that they do, when often it is that work that brings joy to the lives of others. What happens when we completely undercut their work with AI technology? Not only do we lose the ability to be creative ourselves, but we remove true art from the world.
(OmniMorpho, 2022)
Rytr Prompt Responses:
Critical
How do you plan to incorporate principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access into the learning program?
Given your experience in creating online courses, how do you plan to ensure a seamless and engaging learning experience for participants?
What strategies will you implement to make the learning program accessible to a diverse range of individuals?
As someone who has not planned a large conference before, how do you plan to navigate the challenges that may arise in organizing and coordinating such an event?
Can you provide examples of how you have successfully incorporated diversity and inclusion initiatives into previous learning programs or courses?
How will you measure the success of the learning program? What metrics or indicators will you use?
Considering your background in online courses, what innovative approaches or technologies do you envision incorporating into the learning program to enhance participant engagement and interaction?
Explain how your experience in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access can positively impact the development and execution of this learning program.
Tell us about a time when you faced resistance or pushback while implementing diversity initiatives. How did you handle it?
Funny
Jane, we can see that you have a lot of experience creating online courses, but have you ever considered teaching underwater basket weaving? Just kidding! Can you tell us about your approach to creating inclusive and accessible learning programs?
Since you haven't planned a large conference before, what ideas do you have for making our learning program feel like the hottest ticket in town?
We all know that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is important, but have you ever thought about adding the letter "S" to make it DESI for delicious diversity? What creative strategies do you have for promoting a diverse and inclusive learning environment?
Imagine if your online course had a theme song. What genre would it be and why?
What's the most unconventional topic you've ever taught in an online course? Can we expect any surprises from your curriculum?
We believe in continuous improvement. How would you gather feedback from learners to enhance our learning program? And no, sending them all an edible arrangement isn't an option!
If our learning program were a superhero, what superpower would it have and why?
Tell us about a time when things didn't go as planned during one of your online courses. How did you handle it? Did anyone ask for their money back?
Lastly, if we were to organize a conference on how to plan large conferences, would you be interested in attending? Don't worry; we'll make sure there's no underwater basket weaving involved!
Compassionate
How do you approach creating an inclusive and accessible online learning environment?
Tell me about a time when you had to address diversity and inclusion challenges in an online course.
What strategies would you implement to ensure equal access to learning opportunities for all participants?
Describe your experience in designing and delivering online courses.
How would you leverage your expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access to enhance our learning programs?
What steps would you take to ensure that our learning programs are culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse perspectives?
How do you plan to engage learners in interactive and meaningful ways in an online learning environment?
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach to accommodate different learning styles or abilities.
Given that you haven't planned a large conference before, how do you feel about taking on the challenge of organizing one? How would you approach it?
References:
Benson, David (March 2022). AI in Fiction and the Future of War, The Strategy Bridge. Retrieved from: https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2022/6/3/ai-in-fiction-and-the-future-of-war
Chubb, J., Reed, D. & Cowling, P.(2022). Expert views about missing AI narratives: is there an AI story crisis?. AI & Soc. https://doi-org.login.ezproxy.library.ualberta.ca/10.1007/s00146-022-01548-2 or https://rdcu.be/c0KwN
OmniMorpho [@OmniMorpho]. (2022, Aug. 30). We’re watching the death of artistry unfold right before our eyes [Tweet]. From Is AI Art Taking Traditional Artists' Jobs?
Technology by Giselle Murillo (2023, Jan. 2). https://thesocialtalks.com/technology/is-ai-art-taking-traditional-artists-jobs/
Rytr. (2024). Interview Questions (Jan 28 version) [Large language model]. https://rytr.me/
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