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What An Artificial Intelligence Program Says About Toronto Radio
Perhaps you've heard of ChatGPT. It's an artificial intelligence program capable of generating copy on almost anything you ask it. And it's become something of an Internet sensation, with fears that students will use it to generate papers for classes that will be hard to distinguish from the real thing.
I, however, won't have that problem! I decided to sign up for it to ask it "What's the best radio station in Toronto?" The response shows there's nothing all that intelligent about this artificial intelligence, especially if you're Classical 96.3 or if you're with Virgin radio, which are bound to be surprised by the results.
Here's what it said after a few minutes delay:
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It is subjective to determine the "best" radio station as different people have different tastes in music and programming. However, some popular radio stations in Toronto include:
- 102.1 the Edge (Alternative Rock)
- 98.1 CHFI (Adult Contemporary)
- 96.3 WQBU (Spanish Language)
- 94.5 Virgin Radio (Top 40/Pop)
- TSN 1050 (Sports Talk)
- It is recommend to check out the different stations and see which one best fits your preferences
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Yep, there's nothing like that Spanish classical music to get you in the mood! Or listening to Virgin on the wrong frequency. And I don't think TSN 1050 can really be called "popular." OK, not great. So I tried it a second time. This effort will surprise CHUM-FM listeners.
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It is difficult to say which is the "best" radio station in Toronto, as people's music tastes and preferences vary greatly. Some popular radio stations in Toronto include:
- 98.1 CHFI-FM, which plays adult contemporary music
- 102.1 The Edge, which plays alternative rock
- 105.1 CHUM-FM, which plays a mix of pop and rock music from the 1960s to the present day
- CBC Radio One, which offers news and talk programming
- Ultimately, what is considered the "best" radio station in Toronto is a matter of personal opinion.
Good ol' 105.1. Love all the 60s music it plays!
OK, the third time's the charm, right? Here's my final attempt at generating an answer.
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It is subjective to say which is the best radio station in Toronto as it depends on personal taste in music and programming. Some popular radio stations in Toronto include:
- 102.1 The Edge
- 102.7 KIIS FM
- 98.1 CHFI
- Z103.5
- 94.9 Virgin Radio
- 680 News
- Jazz FM 91.1
- CBC Radio One 89.1
- It is recommended to listen to a few and see which one you prefer.
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It's interesting how CHFI and CFNY come up in every answer. And also that CBC Radio One has apparently moved up the dial. As for where Kiss FM is, I don't even want to think about it! And technically, Z103.5 isn't even in Toronto.
Want to try this for yourself? It will require a free account, including your email and a phone number for verification. You can find it here. But for now, it's nice to know the thing makes mistakes and will not be taking over in the near future. Because if it did, so much could go wrong. go wrong. go wrong. go wrong. go wrong. go wrong. go wrong. go wrong....
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Interesting RA, also wonder about writing ad copy, methinks an improvement in Spence spots is a distinct possibility 😂😑
Ryan Reynolds tries ChatGPT out for Mint Mobile.
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More inaccurate info. from the internet.
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I decided to give this one more try, this time asking it to write an essay about the history of Toronto radio. The answer is something of a generic tune-out. Didn't know CKFH started out on FM!
"Toronto radio started in the 1920s, with the first station, 8YY (later renamed CFCA), launching in 1922. Over the next several decades, a number of other stations were established in the city, including CKFH in the 1940s, which was one of the first stations in Canada to broadcast exclusively in FM. In the 1950s and 60s, Toronto's radio landscape continued to grow, with the addition of stations like CHUM-AM, which became one of the city's most popular stations and helped to shape the city's musical landscape.
In the 1970s and 80s, Toronto's radio scene underwent a significant transformation, with the advent of FM radio and the growing popularity of rock music. Many of the city's AM stations switched over to FM, and new stations were established to cater to the growing demand for rock music. During this time, Toronto also became a hub for the Canadian music industry, with many of the country's most successful musicians recording and performing in the city.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Toronto's radio landscape continued to evolve, with the rise of new formats like talk radio and the growing popularity of alternative and independent music. During this time, many of the city's radio stations consolidated and were bought up by larger media companies, leading to a more homogenized radio landscape. Despite these changes, Toronto remains one of the most important radio markets in Canada, with a rich and diverse mix of stations serving the city's diverse communities.
Today, Toronto's radio landscape is characterized by a mix of commercial and public radio stations, as well as a growing number of online and digital stations. Despite the challenges posed by the rise of digital media, Toronto's radio scene continues to thrive, offering listeners a wealth of diverse and engaging content that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage and its vibrant, forward-looking spirit."
I don't think humans have anything to worry about - yet!
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It looks like I wasn't the only one thinking about this.
Hey ChatGPT! What Can A-I Do for Radio?
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