How One Student Used AI To Fight Back Against The Government: Spoiler, She Won

In the emerging age of AI-generated text and automation, it may be easy to feel like artificial intelligence is gradually taking over the world, leaving everyone in its dust. But, for Millie Houlton, that technology helped her fight back against an unfair parking fine.

What Happened: Houlton, a student in the U.K., had a valid permit to park in her usual spot, but roadworks in her area forced her to park elsewhere. She followed the guidance of a traffic warden, but to her dismay, she still received what some would call a hefty parking fine — around £60 ($74.30).

That's when she turned to ChatGPT to help her communicate her message to the local council in York. The text generated by the AI system required only minor adjustments, including some personal details.

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The council wrote back to Houlton within two days: the fine had been scrapped.

Houlton told Business Insider that she credits ChatGPT for helping her save time and communicate her message effectively.

Why It Matters: Houlton's story is a testament to how AI-generated text can be used to help individuals, whether it's writing professional letters or generating shopping lists.

But while generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Bard have become popular in recent months, the rise of AI-generated text has not been without controversy. For some, its just another tricky way people can get around daunting tasks.

Students have been wielding ChatGPT to write essays or assessments, and universities have been taking action against the use of such tools. But as the technology continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between text written by humans and AI systems.

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