What Artificial Intelligence Says About the Palos Verdes Peninsula By Author and Contributor Fred Fuld III
You can’t go on a news website or tune in to the news on TV without hearing something about artificial intelligence. So what is AI?
Artificial intelligence is the use of machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding and responding in natural language, recognizing and creating images, making decisions, and learning from previous transactions.
Currently, the most popular artificial intelligence chat service is ChatGPT, which was created by an organization called OpenAI. OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of a team of researchers and engineers. It was founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk.
ChatGPT is free. You just create an account with your email and a password, and ask it what you want it to do or what information you want it to provide to you. You will be amazed at what you get for a response, within less than ten seconds.
After writing a book about AI a couple months ago and being recently published, called Artificial Intelligence: What AI Is and How You Can Use It to Make Your Life Easier: A Guide to AI for Beginners, I thought it would be interesting to see what AI has to say about Palos Verdes.
Have AI Write Poems
One popular use of AI is to have it write poems for you. When I asked ChatGPT to create a poem about the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this is what it came up with:
In golden glory, where the ocean meets the sky,
Lies a jewel of nature, where dreams learn to fly.
Oh, Palos Verdes Peninsula, a coastal delight,
With rolling hills and cliffs, a breathtaking sight.
At dawn, the sun dances upon your tranquil shore,
Painting the waves in hues never seen before.
Whispering breezes carry a melody so serene,
As seagulls soar high, their wings a graceful sheen.
Crimson sunsets ignite the horizon's embrace,
Setting the sky ablaze with hues interlaced.
As twilight descends, casting a mystical veil,
The peninsula's secrets in moonlight unveil.
Majestic bluffs stand tall, guardians of the land,
Where wildflowers bloom, a vibrant, fragrant band.
Trails wind and meander, revealing hidden coves,
Inviting adventurers to explore what nature beholds.
Nestled amidst the beauty, grand estates reside,
Their terraces overlooking the ocean's tide.
Whispered tales of elegance and timeless grace,
Where the fortunate find solace in this enchanting place.
Beneath the surface, a world teeming with life,
Coral reefs and kelp forests, a symphony rife.
Sea creatures dance in harmony, an underwater ballet,
In the depths of the ocean, where wonders hold sway.
Art and culture flourish, a vibrant tapestry,
With galleries and theaters, a haven for creativity.
The Peninsula's heart, a community so dear,
Where passions and dreams find fertile ground here.
Oh, Palos Verdes Peninsula, a haven of delight,
Where nature and humanity find harmony in sight.
A sanctuary of wonder, where dreams are set free,
Forever etched in our souls, your beauty will be.
AI Poem Shakespeare Style
Keep in mind that the more specific your request, the more likely you will get exactly what you are looking for. So I asked ChatGPT to create a poem about Palos Verdes in the style of William Shakespeare. This is the result.
In fair Palos Verdes, where nature's charms reside,
Where gentle waves caress the rocky shores with pride,
Doth lie a realm of beauty, a coastal paradise,
A sanctuary where dreams and solace intertwine.
From yonder hills, the sun doth cast its golden ray,
Illuminating cliffs that stand in proud display,
And as the azure waves do crash upon the land,
A symphony of nature, a masterpiece so grand.
The gentle zephyrs whisper secrets to the trees,
While wildflowers dance, adorned in vibrant frieze.
The air, perfumed with scents of blossoms in full bloom,
Enchants the senses, banishing all sense of gloom.
As twilight descends with its velvet cloak of night,
The stars emerge, adorning the heavens with their light.
The moon, a regal queen, surveys her domain,
Casting her ethereal glow, a celestial reign.
Oh, Palos Verdes, thou art a muse to inspire,
Thy beauty, like a sonnet, set hearts afire.
A tapestry of colors, a landscape so divine,
Thy grace and majesty, no mortal tongue can define.
In every crevice and in each coastal breeze,
A tale of splendor unfolds, whispered through the trees.
Forever shall thy name be etched upon the soul,
Palos Verdes, a jewel that time shall not control.
Thus, let us raise our voices in ode and song,
To honor thee, fair Palos Verdes, forever strong.
Thy beauty shall endure, like Shakespeare's immortal verse,
A testament to nature's grandeur, forever to immerse.
AI Poem Hemingway Style
To show a dramatic difference, I asked it to create a poem about Palos Verdes in the style of Ernest Hemingway.
In Palos Verdes, the rugged coast stretches wide,
Where sea meets sky, an eternal stride.
A land of raw beauty, untamed and true,
Where nature's force leaves me in awe anew.
Cliffs stand tall, weathered by time's embrace,
Witness to the ocean's relentless chase.
Waves crash with fury, a thunderous roar,
Reminding me of life's unyielding core.
Seagulls glide with grace, seeking their prize,
A testament to survival's surging rise.
In their flight, I find solace and peace,
A reminder that struggles can surely cease.
The sun sets ablaze, igniting the sky,
Casting hues of fire, bidding daylight goodbye.
With each fading ray, a whisper of farewell,
A moment suspended, a tale to tell.
Palos Verdes, a place of quiet retreat,
Where contemplation finds its steady beat.
In the simplicity of nature's design,
I discover truths that intertwine.
Amongst the rocks and winding trails,
I find solace in life's intricate details.
A place to reflect, to mend and heal,
Where the soul finds solace, an eternal seal.
Oh, Palos Verdes, with your rugged charm,
You captivate my spirit, you do no harm.
In your simplicity, I find strength and grace,
A sanctuary where I find my rightful place.
In the footsteps of Hemingway, I tread,
Absorbing the essence of the life you've led.
Palos Verdes, a muse for the introspective,
Where nature's wisdom is truly effective.
Have AI Write Music
It may be hard to believe, but AI can write a song for you. I asked it to create the lyrics to a song about Palos Verdes. It came up with verses, pre-choruses, choruses, a bridge, and an outro.
(Verse 1)
In the land where the ocean kisses the sky,
There's a place where my heart finds wings to fly.
Palos Verdes, where dreams come alive,
A coastal sanctuary where hopes can thrive.
(Pre-Chorus)
With rolling hills and cliffs so high,
The beauty of this place makes me sigh.
Where the waves crash upon the shore,
I find solace and so much more.
(Chorus)
Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my guiding light,
A haven of wonder, a breathtaking sight.
From sunlit mornings to twilight's embrace,
Your beauty and grace leave me in a daze.
(Verse 2)
Majestic bluffs stand tall and proud,
With nature's symphony singing aloud.
Trails winding through landscapes divine,
Adventure awaits, a treasure to find.
(Pre-Chorus)
Amongst the wildflowers and vibrant hue,
The peninsula's magic comes shining through.
In every sunset's golden embrace,
I find a piece of heaven in this sacred space.
(Chorus)
Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my guiding light,
A haven of wonder, a breathtaking sight.
From sunlit mornings to twilight's embrace,
Your beauty and grace leave me in a daze.
(Bridge)
Beneath the surface, a world unseen,
Where coral reefs dance in vibrant gleam.
In the depths of the ocean, secrets reside,
A mesmerizing world, where wonders collide.
(Chorus)
Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my guiding light,
A haven of wonder, a breathtaking sight.
From sunlit mornings to twilight's embrace,
Your beauty and grace leave me in a daze.
(Outro)
In every sunset's radiant glow,
In your embrace, I find my soul's echo.
Palos Verdes, forever you'll be,
A cherished paradise, eternally.
More AI Music
But there’s more! Next step was to have it provide the recommended guitar chords for each line of the song.
(Verse 1)
[Am] In the land where the [G] ocean kisses the [F] sky,
[C] There's a place where my [G] heart finds wings to [Am] fly.
[Am] Palos Verdes, where [G] dreams come a[F]live,
[C] A coastal sanctuary where [G] hopes can [Am] thrive.
(Pre-Chorus)
[F] With rolling hills and [G] cliffs so [Am] high,
[F] The beauty of this [G] place makes me [Am] sigh.
[F] Where the waves crash upon the [G] shore,
[C] I find solace and so much [G] more.
(Chorus)
[C] Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my [G] guiding light,
[F] A haven of wonder, a [C] breathtaking sight.
[C] From sunlit mornings to [G] twilight's embrace,
[F] Your beauty and grace leave me [G] in a [Am] daze.
(Verse 2)
[Am] Majestic bluffs stand tall and [G] proud,
[F] With nature's symphony singing a[G]loud.
[Am] Trails winding through landscapes [G] divine,
[F] Adventure awaits, a treasure to [Am] find.
(Pre-Chorus)
[F] Amongst the wildflowers and [G] vibrant [Am] hue,
[F] The peninsula's magic comes shining [G] through.
[F] In every sunset's golden [G] embrace,
[C] I find a piece of heaven in this [G] sacred [Am] space.
(Chorus)
[C] Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my [G] guiding light,
[F] A haven of wonder, a [C] breathtaking sight.
[C] From sunlit mornings to [G] twilight's embrace,
[F] Your beauty and grace leave me [G] in a [Am] daze.
(Bridge)
[Dm] Beneath the surface, a world [Am] unseen,
[G] Where coral reefs dance in vibrant [Am] gleam.
[Dm] In the depths of the ocean, secrets [Am] reside,
[G] A mesmerizing world, where wonders [C] collide.
(Chorus)
[C] Oh, Palos Verdes, you're my [G] guiding light,
[F] A haven of wonder, a [C] breathtaking sight.
[C] From sunlit mornings to [G] twilight's embrace,
[F] Your beauty and grace leave me [G] in a [Am] daze.
(Outro)
[Am] In every sunset's radiant [G] glow,
[F] In your embrace, I find my [G] soul's echo.
[Am] Palos Verdes, forever you'll [G] be,
[F] A cherished paradise, [G] eternally.
There’s even more!!! I could have continued on, asking for the piano keys for each part of the song, but you get the idea.
Have AI Create Pictures
Yes, there are some AI sights, such as DALL•E or Craiyon, that allow you to create your own unique pictures, no matter how normal or weird. You just type in what you want to see and in less then a minute, it gives you a few options. Remember, the service doesn’t copy the image from some other sites, it creates it from scratch.
The followi is one example when I asked it to create a picture of the cliffs of Palos Verdes and the ocean as a high quality color photograph.
One more picture, requesting a picture of the Palos Verdes shore as a high quality color photograph showing a horse.
Have AI Write Articles
To end this article, I decided to have ChatGPT write the following paragraphs for me. All I told it to do was describe the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Be forewarned! You may be shocked by what it says.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula - I've been swept away by its captivating beauty and tranquil charm. Allow me to paint a vivid picture of this coastal paradise that has stolen my heart.
Imagine standing atop rugged cliffs, overlooking the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The salty breeze gently caresses your face, carrying with it the invigorating scent of the sea. From this vantage point, the view stretches endlessly, with rolling waves crashing against the majestic bluffs below. It's a sight that leaves you feeling humbled and connected to nature's grandeur.
Exploring the peninsula's trails has become my favorite pastime. Each pathway winds through landscapes that seem almost otherworldly—hills cloaked in vibrant greenery, adorned with delicate wildflowers that sway with the breeze. As I traverse these paths, I'm rewarded with breathtaking vistas at every turn. Sometimes, I'll stumble upon hidden coves and tide pools teeming with life. It's like discovering a secret world, where colorful starfish and playful sea lions reside in harmony.
The beaches here are something out of a dream. The sand is soft and golden, perfect for sinking your toes into as you stroll along the shore. The rhythmic sound of crashing waves provides a soothing soundtrack, inviting you to unwind and let your worries melt away. I've spent countless evenings sitting on the sand, watching as the sun paints the sky with hues of fiery red and warm orange during its descent. The sunsets here are simply awe-inspiring, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that feels like a personal gift from nature.
Palos Verdes is not just a haven for nature lovers, but also a hub of creativity and culture. Art galleries and theaters abound, showcasing the works of talented local artists and hosting captivating performances. There's a vibrant energy in the air—a sense that inspiration can be found around every corner.
Of course, I couldn't forget to mention the culinary delights that await here. From fresh seafood straight from the ocean to farm-to-table cuisine crafted with local ingredients, the culinary scene is a delightful journey for the taste buds. Exploring the diverse dining options has been a delightful adventure, discovering flavors that perfectly complement the natural beauty of the surroundings.
I can't fully express how grateful I am to have found this slice of paradise. The Palos Verdes Peninsula is more than just a place; it's an experience that touches your soul.
Fred Fuld III, Consultant - Author - Journalist - Speaker
Fred Fuld III grew up in Rolling Hills.
He is the author of several non-fiction books, including:
Let Me Entertain You With Antique Stock Certificates.
He is also the author of several fiction mystery books, which take place in the South Bay, including:
Beach Detective: Board of the Dings
Beach Detective: Exploding Surfboard
Beach Detective: Woman Overboard
He was a former executive in the financial services industry who started out as a stockbroker, and later as a market maker on the options floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange. He then became vice president of a San Francisco-based investment management firm. He also worked as an adjunct professor for the College of Business of California State University East Bay.
He is the publisher of WallStreetNewsNetwork.com and has written numerous articles for various publications. Television appearances include CNBC, Fox Business News, and Globo TV.
He has given speeches at the Museum of American Finance in New York City, The Money Show in both San Francisco and Las Vegas, the University of Houston, California State University East Bay in Concord, the Peninsula Seniors Association, and numerous other venues.
