Maeve Higgins: I’m a writer and comedian. So, ChatGPT, will you replace me?

Billions are being invested in generative artificial intelligence. But what are its jokes like?

The author earns a living from writing and comedy, so wanted to confront this would-be usurper.

To write this column, I’ve spent a couple of hours teaching ChatGPT how to replace me. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence tool made by OpenAI, and since its launch late last year it has shot around the internet, causing all kinds of fear and excitement.

There’s a new fight between the kings of technology, and in an attempt to win, they’re all throwing money at generative artificial intelligence. They see this technology that can generate text, images, sounds, and other media in response to short prompts as the future.