Apparently I Died Years Ago, after I Invented Hootsuite (what I learned from an A.I. language bot)

by Uncle Jay H. Lexiconeologist

No, I didn't ... I don't think ...

What happened; AP Sense wanted me to write an article; but I'm 1) a lazy 'kiddie-cracker' (one who wants to be a "hacker" but doesn't want to learn much more about computers), and 2) fascinated by Text.Cortex's GPT program.

So I opened it up and told them to 'write a blog post about Jason Harry Hubbard (my hardly-ever-used full name)'---I figured I'd use "what they found" and edit it to make it "original."

Well, they gave me, "Jason Harry Hubbard is a name that may not be familiar to many, but his story is a fascinating one. Born in 1980 in San Diego, California, Jason grew up with a passion for technology. He was an avid computer user from a young age and quickly developed an interest in programming. This interest led him to study computer science at the University of California, San Diego.

"After graduating, Jason worked for several software companies, including Microsoft and Google. During this time, he gained valuable experience in software development and honed his skills as a programmer. However, Jason's true passion lay in entrepreneurship, and in 2010, he co-founded his own company, a social media platform called Hootsuite.

"Hootsuite quickly became a success, and Jason's role as CEO was instrumental in the company's growth. Under his leadership, Hootsuite became one of the most popular social media management tools, used by businesses and individuals around the world. Jason's vision, creativity, and leadership helped to shape Hootsuite into the company it is today.

"However, Jason's success was not without its challenges. In 2015, he was diagnosed with cancer, which forced him to step down as CEO of Hootsuite to focus on his health. Despite this setback, Jason remained optimistic and continued to work on new projects, including a startup focused on artificial intelligence.

"Sadly, Jason passed away in 2018, but his legacy lives on. He was a pioneer in the tech industry, and his contributions to social media and entrepreneurship are still felt today. Jason's story is a testament to the power of innovation, perseverance, and passion. He will always be remembered as a trailblazer in the tech industry and an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere."

I corrected Zeno, with 'Write a blog post about ME (Jason Harry Hubbard),' and it replied, "Dear user, I'm sorry but as an AI language model, I cannot write a blog post about you (Jason Harry Hubbard) as I am not capable of researching, identifying, or verifying personal information. My responses are generated based on the prompts given to me, and I aim to provide informative and helpful responses while maintaining privacy and respect for individuals. If you have any other questions or prompts, I'd be happy to assist you."

... hmm ... my name is the same as the name of the inventor of Hootsuite ... what's that called---'when your name is the same as someone else's'? I asked Zeno, & it said "Yes, there is a word for having the same name as another person. It is called "namesake." A namesake is a person or thing named after another person or thing, or having the same name as another person or thing. For example, if a person is named after their grandfather, they could be called their grandfather's namesake."

'Namesake,' but my parents & I didn't know the guy (as far as I know)! 'So, an accidental namesake?' "Yes, an accidental namesake is a person who shares the same name as another person without any intentional naming. For example, a person who shares the same name as a famous celebrity or historical figure could be considered an accidental namesake. This is different from an intentional namesake, where a person is intentionally named after someone else, often as a way to honor or pay tribute to them."

That's good knowledge to have for later.