By Windows Copilot

By now, if you haven’t heard about AI, you must have been living under a rock for the last year or so. This post is not to weigh into the pros or cons of this technology nor a moral judgement of it. It is a story on how a beautiful running story came to be.

My friend Ted S. had some time on his hands during a recent rainy weekend and browsing some pictures on his computer found one where he and I are running on this beautiful wood bridge in Hollywood Beach on a Saturday morning. It is one of the favorite running pictures for both of us, as it reflects so much of what running and running with a good friend is all about.

So, with not much to do, he started playing with Windows Copilot, through Bing Chat on the Edge browser, and this is what he shared with our running group chat:

[17:01, 12/16/2023] Ted S: So, dipped my toes into AI this rainy afternoon and got something pretty cool. Check it out…

[17:01, 12/16/2023] Ted S: I gave it this image:

[17:02, 12/16/2023] Ted S: One of my favorites…

[17:02, 12/16/2023] Ted S: And told it to give me a story. This is what it wrote…

[17:02, 12/16/2023] Ted S: \”As the first light of dawn breaks, casting a gentle glow over the horizon, two intrepid runners embark on a journey across a rustic wooden bridge. The planks creak underfoot, a testament to the countless stories they hold. The runners, silhouetted against the soft hues of the awakening sky, move with determination and grace.

The bridge, a symbol of transition and resilience, stands firm amidst the wild embrace of nature. It carries them over untamed lands, where the thrill of adventure pulses with every heartbeat. Power lines stretch into the distance, like silent sentinels bearing witness to this fleeting moment of triumph over the terrain.

This is not just a run; it’s a dance with danger, a flirtation with the raw beauty of the world. And as they reach the end of the bridge, they know that this is but one of many bridges they will cross in the marathon of life.\”

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 This story truly touched me. It reflects the mood of the photo and of that particular run, which I remember vividly. It nails the experience of running with a good friend and of spending time practicing the sport you love. And it is done in such a poetic way.

If AI is coming for my job as a writer or will replace me as a blogger, it remains to be seen. But if it keeps pouring out beautiful stories like this one, I’d better start perfecting my dexterity in the subject right away.

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