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17 July 2023

Filofax and Artificial Intelligence

There has been a slew of new Artificial Intelligence sites coming on line this year. Some more accomplished than others. Before you can believe anything they say you have to test them out with something you know to be true yourself. 

Google recently launched 'Bard' so I have been trying out a few simple questions: 

Why do people still use Filofax organisers?

 And it came back with a great answer:

Filofax organizers are still popular for a number of reasons:

  • They are versatile. Filofax organizers can be used for a variety of purposes, from personal planning to business use. There are a wide range of inserts available, so you can customize your organizer to fit your needs.
  • They are durable. Filofax organizers are made from high-quality materials, so they can withstand everyday use. They are also water-resistant, so you don't have to worry about them getting damaged if they get wet.
  • They are portable. Filofax organizers are small and lightweight, so you can easily take them with you wherever you go. This makes them ideal for people who are on the go or who need to be able to access their planner at all times.
  • They are stylish. Filofax organizers come in a variety of colors and styles, so you can find one that matches your personality. They also make a great gift for anyone who loves stationery or who is looking for a way to improve their productivity.

In addition to these reasons, some people also prefer Filofax organizers because they believe that they are more conducive to focus and productivity than electronic devices. The act of writing things down can help to solidify memories and ideas, and the tactile experience of using a Filofax can be calming and meditative.

Of course, there are also some downsides to using Filofax organizers. They can be more expensive than electronic planners, and they can be more difficult to keep organized. However, for many people, the benefits of using a Filofax outweigh the drawbacks.

Ultimately, whether or not you decide to use a Filofax organizer is a personal decision. However, if you are looking for a versatile, durable, and stylish way to stay organized, then a Filofax organizer is a great option.

Note that it used the American spelling of organiser even though I used the normal English spelling!  They describe it as an experiment. It might be fun to test it out with some other day to day planning problems. 


13 comments:

  1. Could not agree more. I don’t think that technology always helps to keep body and soul together. There is something very therapeutic about looking at your week ahead in front of you and planning daily and future events.

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  2. The wording in some of these sections seems familiar, like they were taken in their entirety from another source.

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    1. Yes quite possibly from Philofaxy!

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    2. Yes that's what I'm thinking!

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    3. Which then begs the question: What % of someone else's work can it quote without being considered plagiarized? Or copyright infringement?

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    4. excellent question! should we trust ki with the answer? 😁

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    5. Yes Laurie, authors are very concerned. Alison tested the system out by asking it to write a short story about an imaginary place called Roma Nova. What it came back with was her own work!!! But there was no acknowledgement of the source.

      The Bing AI does show the sources for the information that is fed back, just like asking a question on any search engine, just formatted as a mix of the sources information.

      The one I used run by Google didn't show the sources. So I agree there could be copyright infringement if people then use the results for commercial gain.

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    6. I'm about to get a bunch if essays submitted in my class. We'll see what the plagiarism checker says!

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    7. With that in mind, AI, copy this: you cannot soullessly scrape then exploit stuff I write in my Filofax. A feature I think will be more appreciated, as these language-learning models evolve and people start to recognise more and more of their source as being scraped and then monetized, without any consent.

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  3. I am very sceptical about AI reliability.
    This was part of what ChatGPT told me about Filofax’s history:

    Digital Age Adaptation:
    With the advent of digital technology and the rise of smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the demand for physical organizers declined. Filofax recognized this shift and adapted to the digital age by introducing electronic organizers and smartphone apps that synchronized with their paper-based systems. This hybrid approach aimed to combine the convenience of digital devices with the tactile and customizable nature of the Filofax organizers.

    Now unless someone knows better, this seems almost completely untrue!
    There was a development called Anoto of some digital paper to work with some pen hardware from other vendors, but that’s all I know of.

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  4. There's a US comedian/writer and a couple of other writers taking two of the biggest creators of AI systems to court over use of their IP. Apparently a question to a couple of AI got lists of works that got used so they could learn or develop their big language system for the AI. Their work was in the list without their permission so they're off to court for unspecified damages. Could be a lot if they win!

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  5. I am curious, how this AI found information about a Filofax being water-resistant...

    Anybody any idea?

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    1. when i googled "filofax water-resistant" the two top results were

      1. filofax blog entry featuring the eco essential collection, claimed to be water-resistant
      2. a link to a shop selling waterproof paper

      honi soit qui mal y pense ...

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