ChatGPT has become a household name as artificial intelligence experiences remarkable growth that is set to continue in the years to come. Each day, new AI innovations are being announced, transforming the way we interact and work with computers. However, the homeless sector has been slow to embrace new technologies, such as smartphones, despite the potential to improve lives and reduce costs.
Artificial Intelligence is often portrayed as a potential threat to humanity, akin to the fictional Skynet from the Terminator franchise. However, the more pressing concern is how AI will impact the workforce. Many jobs that currently exist will inevitably disappear as AI technology continues to advance. Although new jobs will emerge in their place, those that depend on manual labor and provide a source of income for low-wage earners are most at risk of becoming obsolete. The effects of automation on the workforce are already being felt with the emergence of fast food kiosks and clerkless stores, and this trend is expected to continue.
Invisible People recognizes the power of technology in bringing the issue of homelessness to wider audiences. While we understand the concerns about job displacement due to automation, we believe that the homeless sector should explore the potential of artificial intelligence to address the many challenges that homelessness presents. As a lighthearted exercise, we asked ChatGPT to offer a Dr. Seuss-style guide on solving homelessness, and the results were both entertaining and insightful, offering a clear and accessible roadmap that we can all follow:
In the land of Whoville, where the Whos did abide,
A problem was looming, too big to hide.
The homes were all cozy, warm, and so bright,
But a growing darkness haunted the night.The Whos were quite worried, their hearts all aflutter,
As they noticed some folks with no homes, only clutter.
A challenge to solve, a dilemma to mend. Let us think like Dr. Seuss, and we’ll find the right end.One day, the Whos gathered, their Mayor declared,
“We must solve this crisis, we must show that we cared!
We’ll brainstorm solutions, we’ll work night and day,
We’ll bring every Who to the table, come what may!”So they started to think, to ponder, to dream,
Inventing ideas like a marvelous team.
First, they all knew, to provide them a bed,
A shelter for rest, a pillow for head.But that’s just the start, they soon realized,
To truly solve homelessness, they must be advised.
They’d build strong foundations with programs for all,
Supporting each Who, both the big and the small.They’d look at the causes, from poverty to health,
And focus on boosting each Who’s mental wealth.
Education and jobs, they’d make more accessible,
Breaking the cycle, making change indispensable.The Whos would embrace, with hearts full of cheer,
Those who’d lost homes, offering hope and a tear.
By working together, they’d find ways to cope,
Empowering each other, restoring lost hope.For a lasting solution, a change of the heart,
In Whoville, they knew, was the right place to start.
They’d stand up together as a caring community,
For when Whos unite, there’s an end to impunity.So, remember, dear reader, the lesson we share,
From the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, where they care.
It takes all of us, every voice, every hand,
To solve homelessness, to make a true stand.
*97% of this post was written by ChatGPT
