Initially skeptical about AI's generative nature, the author recognized its potential for enhancing research amidst the overwhelming presence of ads and unhelpful information in traditional search engines. Experimenting with AI, particularly with tools like Opera's Aria and Ollama, opened new avenues for effective research and exploration. The open-source nature of Ollama attracted the author due to its transparency and the ability to utilize multiple language models. This transformation indicates a shift in perspective towards AI, highlighting its role as a supportive tool in creative and research processes.
I considered any shortcut to creating art to be offensive to the craft. But then I realized I could use AI for something research was failing at.
Google was becoming a hindrance to that process ... instead of being fed helpful information, I was inundated with ads, sponsored content.
Ollama’s open-source nature is a primary reason I was drawn to it ... developers can vet its code.
I discovered that AI could lead me down fun rabbit holes, where I might find something really cool to investigate.
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