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'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'

'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'

Summary

Some businesses are using AI to create content and run their websites, but it often leads to poor results and extra costs. Professionals like Sarah Skidd and Sophie Warner are earning money fixing these mistakes. They say that while AI can help, it often needs human oversight to avoid problems.

Key Facts

  • Sarah Skidd, based in Arizona, rewrites AI-generated content for $100 per hour due to its poor quality.
  • Sarah is not against AI and finds it useful, especially for people with challenges like dyslexia.
  • Sophie Warner from Create Designs faces more clients needing help after trying AI solutions themselves.
  • AI errors have led to website crashes and security risks for some businesses.
  • One client's improper use of AI ended up costing them £360 and three days of downtime.
  • Businesses are increasingly using AI, with a third planning to expand its use within two years.
  • Professor Feng Li explains that AI can "hallucinate," creating content that is incorrect or irrelevant.
  • Both Skidd and Warner stress the importance of human oversight to prevent mistakes and extra costs.

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