Would've expected for the voice to be AI, either generic or trained on your voice just long enough to make it sound like you, but still have the robotic sound ai voices have
haha yeah I did think about getting AI to make the video too... but I wanted to actually make the video, otherwise I wouldn't have the rights to post it haha! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
For those people who haven’t watched the video and are having a panic attack, don’t worry, Sam isn’t planning on replacing his content with ai. This video is more of a “well that was wired. This is why I’m not using ai” kind of experiment
This is a fantastic example of how useful current AI models are when applied to anything needing any level of specialist knowledge - that is to say, not really. To avoid attracting the ire of AI bros I'm just going to say this was actually better than I was expecting, and leave it as that. Also this must be one of the first times I recall hearing you ask people to subscribe and definitely the first I recall hearing you say anything about the notificationbell
@@theproducertmI wouldn’t call myself an AI fan but I do use it regularly and I like it. However, it can incredibly frustrating to use and it gets incredibly dumb when the interactions go on too long. It can be very useful at times and fun to use but certainly has some big limitations and is nowhere near as good as some people make out.
The subscribe and notification script likely has more positives than negatives for most RU-vid channels. One of the few things not laughable in this AI script.
I was kinda expecting the entire video to be generated by ai with ai footage, voice music and all. Certainly a stranger video which I don’t think would go over so well with your audience lol
Fun fact- chat gpt actually knows that some models are older and some are newer, for example if you ask chat gpt ‘write me a script for a sam’sTrains video and include what should be seen on screen’ and add ‘make it about the accurascale class 66’ it knows that its fairly new, and if you ask chatgpt ‘make it about the lima class 37’ it says: ‘lets take a trip down memory lane’ and ‘it has just the essentials and no extra detail’ So it does know to a certain degree, but still 80% of the stuff it says is just made up.
I bet there's a few senior managers at Hornby hoping that this is a permanent arrangement. Your job is safe Sam as AI obviously has a lot to learn. How anybody could describe a class 66 as "beautiful" is beyond my imagination.
I'm surprised the ai didn't specifically ask for hopper cars and box cars. It just said 'freight cars' probably because the ai isn't familiar with British terminology unless you specify it. Chatgpt is developed by a San Francisco comapny. I am surprised it picked actual models instead of nonexistent ones like the Hornby City Of Truro and Bachmann class 91
@@xXExtremeGameXxThere’s a lot of scary things the future holds for our younger generation I’m glad I’ve escaped most of the nonsense as a 24 year old!
Hi Sam! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your excellent review of the model locomotive. Your attention to detail and passion for model railways really shines through in your videos. Your insights and thorough analysis are incredibly helpful and much appreciated. Keep up the fantastic work! Generated using AI 🙂
Is the camera position also suggested by AI? Does AI not want you kneeling on the carpet? Maybe it's helping you prepare for your senior years when you'll be struggling to get up. Hopefully that is not the case. 🤣
Yes - it wanted my railway in the background... if it took the context of my railway being on the ground into account, it might not have said that! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
There is a thing where AI is being trained via RU-vidr's scripts, I know at least two of my videos have been used to train AI. But, did you notice any similarities with what you've said in your previous videos that repeated in the script or anything?
I remember that LowestPercent and Abyssoft had their Mario videos stolen by AI, both by the same channel. The former’s was about playing Mario Odyssey without Cappy and the letter’s was about how a Mario Kart 64 cheater didn’t get caught. The AI versions were only a third of the length, had lots of sweeping generalisations, and were borderline incorrect sometimes.
A timely warning about the failings of AI chatbots. If they fall over on a topic such as railway modelling, imagine the damage they could potentially inflict in a more critical arena of debate.
Well at least it didn’t say that a castle class had a Diesel engine and a horn -because that is what it said when I Asked it about (slightly) fictionalised (by operation area) JNR C62 class locomotive (C62 48 to be specific) : ) Anyways, interesting video Sam As always
Did AI tell you to derail the first wheel set at 4:18. What a classic this is. CHATGP wrote a script that sounds like every other review, both on YT and in print. How someone can write nearly two ages on a frequently faulty loco, and never mention the problems, is beyond me. Well done, Sam!
Sam’s Trains AI translation: “hello friends welcome from train world, up today I’m Sam and we going review look Hornby new and new class gwr 4 by heljan”, cut away of Sam doing a cart wheel to simulate a conductor.
As someone who isn't familiar with your videos, the script doesn't seem bad. In fact, I'd say it was remarkably well done, for an AI which can't even see the models that it's supposed to be describing. There were still some obvious errors though, and the ChatGPT was clearly just making stuff up based on what other people have said in model locomotive reviews rather than basing its statements on information about these specific models (though, also, I wouldn't expect ChatGPT to have access to specific information about the design and build quality of these exact models). I think it did better than I would have, as I don't have much context for things to point out, while ChatGPT is at least aware of things that would normally be highlighted in a locomotive review, even if it gets the details wrong. After watching a couple of your other videos for comparison though, it's obvious that you do a better job of scripting videos yourself. ChatGPT can reformulate reviews it's seen before and present mostly-vaguely-accurate descriptions of features, but it completely lacks the actual understanding and passion of an enthusiast. Even if all of the errors in this video had been corrected and the anecdotes and comments directly comparing the AI script to your own videos were removed, your own writing style is more engaging. ChatGPT's presentation style is actually better than I expected it would be, but it's still pretty generic and uninspired.
This was a funny video, but one I would never want to be a recurring thing. I have no idea what you fed the AI, but I like how it gives details that aren’t correct (like praising the weathering that doesn’t exist). The AI clearly didn’t grasp your style, as it didn’t even do a history of the loco or a final rating.
I reckon you should do another one but include as much detail as possible as the script request was extremely basic for it to actually know what you fully wanted out of it.
2:51 I would like to note that a tuned class motor would effect everything. Yes weight plays a role mechanically, but a torque tuned motor will perform drastically different from a speed tuned motor..... Although this is highly dependent on what kind of motor your locomotive uses.... For you in the UK this is similar to a 3 pole motor vs a 5 pole. Except there are many more options that can effect performance drastically
This is quite interesting! One thing I found incredibly interesting is that this video has a very similar format to locomotive review videos from DIY and Digital Railroad, an American RU-vidr I sometimes watch! Overall I think this proves that while AI can work for some things, it doesn’t work for everything, and humans definitely cannot be replaced by AI, at least right now…. I am surprised by how much it came up with for you to include though, some of which was even quite accurate!!
I appreciated the "behind the scenes" part of the video. Some of the "uncanny valley" obvious, but to a model railroading outsider, there are areas I'm clueless about and would have totally missed.
It feels more like a showcase than a review. This sounds like the mundane "reviews" of a certain RU-vid "reviewer" from Bolton who has a close relationship with manufacturers and retailers, not naming anyone specifically. 😝
Chat GPT is an American company which is why the video sounded very American. It also only holds information up to (I think) around 2020, so perhaps back then these models were regarded as some of the best? A very interesting video 👍
To be fair, given that the video, overall made sense, as in, it was coherent and scrip had a clear beginning, middle and end and didn't go off on a tangent making you talk about washing machines or something, it pretty impressive how far AI has come and it will only get better at this kind of stuff
To be fair.. if you gave it a decently detailed prompt, you could use it for help with a script and then improve it, but I don't think I'd use it to write complete scripts from scratch.
This video is a good example for why AI is a bad form for video creation and (to my unsurprised shock) that people don't finish the video first or even watch it entirely before commenting. Great video Sam! These videos/comments made are considered great experiments themselves. Glad its the only one you need for this subject.
i have doubts that this was the first script it came up with doesn't have enough blatant errors that would be easily caught by anyone who's even remotely familiar with the subject matter
That was so funny Sam! I want to let you know that your wonderful channel increased my passion fot model railways, kind regards from Bogotá - Colombia. and keep doing that excellent job. (sorry about my poor english.)
Try to get a kernel panic (this one is a Linux concept which translates into a blue screen of death for Windows users) to the AI by reviewing something by Heljan (Tango anyone ?). Honestly, I prefer the man-on-the-bridge method of work for your videos. I can't imagine what it could do with my ideas of novels (complete kraft I guess).
Fantastic video, Sam! The AI experiment was fascinating, and it's incredible to see how technology can blend with our love for model railways. The review of the GWR Castle Class and the Class 66 locomotives was spot on - both models look amazing. The details and performance you highlighted really show why these are such beloved choices for enthusiasts. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more innovative content like this!
"Refine it to sound a bit more cocky": Great video, Sam! Looks like AI is no match for a true model railway enthusiast like you. The GWR Castle Class and Class 66 reviews were on point - those models are absolutely top-tier, just like your content. Keep pushing the boundaries and showing everyone how it's done!
the effort to put knuckle couplers on British locomotives was kind of cursed but other then that, its an interesting thing though lets hope its not a trend, since AI can never replace your actual thoughts on a locomotive and your wit when things are not as advertised. (Plus the lack of no Welcome back to the railway was defiantly off)
Good video Sam, I guess an introduction to explain the objective and how you set it up might have been helpful. I know this was well covered, though it may have helped some of the subscriber base relax and enjoy the ironic results
So here goes... "The review excellently highlights the model train's quality. The design and construction clearly received a great deal of attention to detail, making it an outstanding acquisition for any model train collector. The video is also well-crafted, offering clear visuals and detailed explanations that effectively display the train's features and performance. Excellent work!... this review of Sams video was written with ChatBPT 🤣
I think AI overall is a bit like OCR - 95% good sounds great in theory, but in reality it's just not good enough without a lot of manual work added on afterwards. In the end, a good creator would be better off starting off from scratch. However, for beginners or those with disabilities AI might well provide a good starting point.
I have tried using AI to write scripts. It has its uses, but first drafts are always awful! There is an art to creating cues that produce a focused outcome.
My brain may have just died . For the love of George Stephenson please go back to how the other videos are . Sam . SAM . Fellas … he is gone . Time to burn the loft and rob the models . I dibzies the ocean wagons . What do y’all want Tho really sam … don’t make this a regular . Thanks for reading
I frequently see these sorts of videos on YT regularly, and they're OK if the subject matter is of passing interest. But let's be honest, they're an "informercial". No substitute for your "real life", forensic approach. An interesting and worthwhile experiment, nonetheless. You see this on eBay descriptions these days too, which can lead the sellers into problems with consumer protection legislation.
It is no surprise that AI generated text sounds just like a corporate public relations speech. No humanity or soul. Almost makes me glad to be old. Don't worry Sam, it should be a few years yet until they have crammed it down enough ears to totally replace individual thought, creativity and expression altogether.
my general perception is that 'creative AI' has little concept of context (for example AI images where hands have 6 fingers more often then you care to count and AI text to speech making a mess of acronyms) edit, still thx for this experiment Sam 🙂
For a laugh find an item listed on the bay of E where its hyperbolic and frankly ridiculous AI description bot has been asked to do its stuff. Interestingly the terminology and turn of phrase used by both is rather similar. I guess they must be related!
to quote Alpha 5: "Ai Ai Ai" Problem is that the computer would have to actually have functional knowledge of the channel to accurately emulate the context in which this channel operates - it would HAVE to watch all the past video in chronological order taking note of the evolution over time to make decent jab at it. As it is the thing just judged the task at hand by generic model understanding and forma of any hobbyist moddelers that it dose have full records for. Chat GPT specifically has like 2 years delay on knowing things too, sure it would be given important information and major events but nothing realy up to date about model trains. the best way i found to use it (i am amateur writer) is to fact check and logical / internal consistency verification. the less it has to make up the better.
