My initial reaction to ChatGPT and other forms of conversational AI is one of sheer amazement. It has been one of those things that since we began discussing it, I have literally noticed it everywhere. The various and extensive abilities it already has are impressive. Though impressive, comments and perspectives around the web are heavily present with looming thoughts of “will it eventually replace me or my job?” or “How can it do that so realistically and efficiently?” or “Why do the images it produces look so demonic?…” https://nypost.com/2023/01/16/ai-generated-party-pics-look-eerily-real-unless-you-can-spot-these-tells/ Here are a few of the things I have spotted recently… It can: Write a children’s book: https://time.com/6240569/ai-childrens-book-alice-and-sparkle-artists-unhappy/ Pass a medical…

Hello, everyone! My name is Amanda Stecyk and I am excited to begin this interactive & educational endeavor in the wonderful world of blogging! I am a graduate of The University of Regina, having completed my undergraduate degree in 2010 in the Arts Education program with a major in Visual Art and a minor in Literature. I have been a teacher for 12 years, and have taught everything from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Most recently, I taught a middle years classroom for seven years at James Hamblin School in Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. I am working on my Masters Degree remotely, while on maternity leave. This is my daughter, Summer Jayne Allegra…