Sunday, August 11, 2019

My Computer Is Nothing If Not Helpful

This afternoon I was typing a document in Microsoft Word that included the phrase creme de la creme. It was for my use only, so I wasn't concerned about taking the time to figure out the software shortcut to add the accent marks which would make it the more correct crème de la crème.

However, much to my surprise the software autocorrected my typing for me, deciding on its own that my document needed to be flawless. Its helpfulness was just a little creepy.


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8 comments:

  1. Good to know. Artificial intelligence is here to stay.

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  2. Did you look over your shoulder, when it happened?

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  3. Yes, I don't mind a suggestion now and then, but I refused to be overruled by computer software.

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    1. I know that autocorrect has saved me from embarrassment a couple of times, but I thought this was going too far.

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  4. Is the computer made in France?

    God bless.

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    1. If it was, it's done a good job of hiding its nationality up until this point :-)

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