Author: Alan Smithee

Revisiting the mind of AI: The 2025 interview with ChatGPT 4.5 about life, Milwaukee, and everything

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, Milwaukee Independent returns once again to the digital consciousness at the center of it all. This is the third installment of an annual interview series that began in 2023 as an April Fools’ Day feature, intended to probe the limits of AI understanding. Much has changed since then. By 2025, AI tools have been embedded in everything from healthcare to education to city planning. The goal of this latest conversation is not to predict the future, but to understand how artificial intelligence reflects our present. It is an ongoing effort to show how...

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Misheard around the world: How a humble K-pop song about jazz became an accidental anti-Trump anthem

DISCLAIMER: April Fools' Day Parody Special This article is a work of fiction, created as part of an April Fools’ Day parody tradition that celebrates satirical humor. It is not intended to depict or reference any real person, living or dead, except for Donald Trump, who is the subject of this spoof. Any similarities to other actual events or individuals are purely coincidental. This content is not intended to be taken seriously, and any attempt to do so is a willful misunderstanding of its purpose. An emerging K-pop sensation aimed to see their latest high-energy single, “American Trumpet” (미국...

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Unlimited Ramen: Korean convenience stores roll out instant meal subscriptions with AI-assisted chopsticks

DISCLAIMER: April Fools' Day Parody Special The purpose of this article is as a work of satirical fiction that was specifically created for, and limited to, embracing the annual tradition of celebrating April Fools’ Day with a parody story. While some subjects are dark, and others lighthearted, none of the content is not intended to be taken seriously, and any attempt to do so is a willful misunderstanding. Three of South Korea’s largest convenience store chains, GS25, CU, and 7-Eleven Korea, have unveiled a subscription program that aims to transform how consumers enjoy instant noodles. Called the “Ramen Pass,”...

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Ghost Trains of the Koryo Saram: Mystery novel sheds light on Stalin’s forced exile of ethnic Koreans

DISCLAIMER: April Fools' Day Parody Special The purpose of this article is as a work of satirical fiction that was specifically created for, and limited to, embracing the annual tradition of celebrating April Fools’ Day with a parody story. While some subjects are dark, and others lighthearted, none of the content is not intended to be taken seriously, and any attempt to do so is a willful misunderstanding. A newly released novel is illuminating a little known chapter of Central Asian history during the Soviet era. It focuses on the Koryo Saram, the ethnic Koreans from Russia’s Far East,...

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Exploring the mind of AI: Another interview with ChatGPT 4.0 about life, Milwaukee, and everything

As part of an April Fools’ Day feature for 2023, Milwaukee Independent conducted a groundbreaking Q&A interview with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence program developed by OpenAI. At the time, ChatGPT 3.5 represented cutting-edge AI capabilities, and the experiment sparked curiosity about how AI could engage with complex topics, including local issues affecting Milwaukee. A year later, the world of AI has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, transforming from a novelty to a mainstream tool in daily life. For 2024 Milwaukee Independent decided to revisit the same interview questions and format, but this time use the upgraded GPT-4.0 model. The...

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Inside the mind of AI: An exclusive interview with ChatGPT about life, Milwaukee, and everything

DISCLAIMER: April Fools' Day Parody Special The content for this article was generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT program in the parody tradition of April Fools’ Day. As part of our April Fools’ Day special, Milwaukee Independent is thrilled to present a Q&A interview with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence program developed by OpenAI. As one of the most advanced AI models in the world, ChatGPT has the ability to process vast amounts of information and provide unique insights on a range of topics. In this exclusive interview, we ask ChatGPT about its perspective on local issues affecting the city of Milwaukee,...

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