Yes, the “CTV 160 Gildemeister” is a bit of a giveaway here! And the article is flat/soulless, which to me usually means it is a product of AI. Thanks for sharing RA!

I guess that’s a photo when Don Cherry blew it…!

Another embarrassment from this A.I.-generated site. Only this time, it's not just the picture that's the problem.

It's an article on Terry Moran, who - if you believe the piece - was one of the great correspondents for CTV and a veteran Canadian journalist.  

The problem? Moran was born in Chicago, has never worked in Canada and was most recently seen as the foreign correspondent for ABC. I say "was" because he was recently suspended for online comments he made about two certain members of the government in Washington. 

He's lots of things, but a Canadian is not one of them! 

Here's the ridiculous article in question:

Terry Moran: A Luminary in Canadian Broadcasting

I know I will probably warm up to AI, but so far I am not impressed with its use for research/writing articles etc, plus most of the images I have seen generated using it are always “off”, some of them remind me of bad van-art from the 70s! I know, it will get better, eventually.

RadioActive wrote:

It's baaack! My favourite idiotic website strikes again, and this time it may have outdone itself. If you want a chuckle (or a head shaker) check out this obviously A.I. generated story on the importance of the 92.5 frequency on radio across Canada.

Yes, it's an article not about a radio station, but a dial position.

Check out this twaddle:

[b][i]"92.5 FM represents more than just a frequency; it encapsulates a unique blend of music, culture, and community engagement."

Not sure who's behind this completely useless website, but at least it's good for a laugh. 

Exploring the Significance of 92.5 FM in Radio Broadcasting

 
This could easily be a website from The Twilight Zone. I poked around a bit and every piece I read was just made up crap. You’re not wrong RadioActive by calling it a completely useless website and you have to wonder why someone bothers.

RadioActive wrote:

And yet I keep going back to it, just because it takes itself so seriously and is so ridiculous. So at least there's entertainment value there of some kind. But what is that train supposed to be?

 
You’re right, it is entertaining! And I too have no idea what the train is supposed to be, unless the number 92.5 has something to do with it, maybe a model number?

The article on CTV looks and feels like it was written by a rather good essay writer from 12th grade.
It is neat, factual and ticks the boxes on how to write an essay, right down to the final headline: Conclusion.
Ah yes, just in case we didn't realize it, that was the CONCLUSION of the article.
As for the excellent article on Don Cherry, he certainly is a "colourful" man.
Just imagine if he were still doing Coach's Corner -- What A Wonderful World.
 

My "favourite" useless A.I. generated Internet site is back with yet another gem! Last time, it somehow did an entire screed on 92.5 FM, without ever identifying which station it was referring to and where it was located. Now it's published another completely useless page on the other end of the dial, with a pean of praise for 105.7.

Apparently, the frequency (again no station or location is mentioned) is updating its format.

"105.7 FM has recently expanded its programming lineup to cater to a broader audience. The station now features daily segments that highlight local artists, ensuring that the talents homegrown in the community are showcased. This initiative not only supports local musicians but also enriches the listening experience for fans of all ages."

Was this perhaps inspired by the changes at CHRE? We'll never know, but the gibberish it spews out on the subject of 105.7 is only exceeded by the picture that accompanies the useless text. I have no real idea what it's supposed to be, but it looks like something you use to refill an out of fuel cigarette lighter. It has the numbers 1057 on the label, so perhaps that's what drew the bot's attention. 

But maybe someone here knows. 

I'd love to find out who is behind this site and exactly what the point of it is. Maybe I'll find the answer if I tune into 105.7. Somewhere in Canada...

Have a look at this one. It's insane.

My favourite useless website scores again, this time with a piece about a legend of Canadian broadcasting. This influential personality has apparently been a force in the business for many years - including his invaluable presence at the CBC.

According to the text, he has made:

"significant contributions in the field of broadcasting, shaping the way media operates in Canada and worldwide. As a veteran television executive, his career spans various roles and achievements that have positively impacted not only the broadcasting landscape but also the audiences that consume media."

Wow. Who is this Titan of TV and Rajah of Radio that has had so much influence on the business many here love? 

Why it's Theo Stockselius, of course. Theo who? Turns out he's not only NOT in broadcasting, but he's probably more comfortable with a cell phone. Stockselius is a 17-year-old Swedish hockey player who was drafted 54th overall by the Calgary Flames in the NHL draft last week. Yes, THAT broadcasting executive. 

Well, at least they appear to have gotten the picture right this time. Everything else, unfortunately, is completely fictional. This may be a new low, even for this bot. But I have to admit, I really get a kick out of how wrong it continues to be.

The Impact of Theo Stockselius in Broadcasting

Well, Nigerians play basketball too….! You’d think that if an organization/company was going to release AI articles etc., that at least they’d have a pair of human eyes check it, especially knowing that AI tends to screw up quite a bit. Even a quick spot check would have caught this. Sloppy.

I'm beginning to think that site is trolling/click-bait.

The Globe and Mail picked up this CP story on Edmonton’s Sonic FM’s use of AI hosts in the overnight hours.

https://archive.ph/AqoDX

I asked A.I. what an ACS Control System is. Here's its reply:

"An ACS (Access Control System) manages and restricts entry to specific areas by controlling who can enter and exit through access points like doors and gates. It also helps in logging work time and can integrate with other security systems for enhanced protection."

Yep. Sure sounds like the TVA I know....
 

Obviously there's no editing happening with the TVA example.

There have been instances of freelancers using AI to write stories, with pretty interesting consequences:
https://j-source.ca/toronto-indie-mag-pushes-back-against-ai-generated-slop/

Last edited by Saul (September 10, 2025 9:51 am)

RadioActive wrote:

This is either A.I. or composed by someone who never learned to read or write. It's on a U.K. radio station website and purports to tell the story of the Beatles' first big smash "Love Me Do." But it is completely incomprehensible and at times, devolves into utter gibberish. 

Too bad, because there's a good story to be told here. But you would need a translator to figure out what it says. Some hilarious examples:

-References to both Ringo Starr and Andy White playing "the battery."

-A note about Paul McCartney writing "Love Me Do" "one morning of 1958 in which he married the school (the Liverpool Institute)." Huh? Did they get divorced when he graduated?

-"They tried six pieces of six pieces, among which the two who would record would then be chosen."

-Andy White, substitute drummer: "They were kind and friendly against me”.

-There are references to it coming out as a 45 "laps" and at one point McCartney is quoted as saying "Can anyone play the harmonica with mouth?" How else would you play it?

And those are only a few examples. 

All this is credited to a guy only named "John," who looks suspiciously like an A.I. creation. 

If this is where Artificial Intelligence is taking us, maybe we don't have as much to fear, because it's an illiterate disaster. But what an embarrassment for the radio station in question, which quite obviously never had anyone there even peruse this thing before it got published. 

If you want to read the most incoherent piece on the Beatles ever published, you can find it at the link below. But good luck figuring out what it's trying to say. 

Beatles, October 5, 1962: the first 45 laps comes out, “Love me do”

 
It’s a good thing that “Lennon had a mouth harmony with him”! This has got to be the best example of terrible AI. I encourage all to read at least half of it. It reminds me of instructions poorly translated from Chinese back in the 80s. Thanks for sharing RA.