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Mar 21Liked by Anna Goldfarb

I seldom struggle with in person conversation, but fall apart when trying to write a thank you note to a friend. My written correspondence comes off formal and cold. ChatGPT has helped me incorporate specific information and tone into a message when my mind has gone blank.

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Scripts make a good jump-off point. Sure, ChatGPT’s texts lack a bit of warmth but after it’s done the legwork, the user could easily tweak it.

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Some of the messages sound manipulating, I think if you are stuck for what to say you can look at the prompt responses but then draft something that is more personal to your relationship with your friend. I compare AI to an over-enthusiastic intern who blurts out ideas that you need to filter and refine.

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The AI suggestions are not bad. They are worded clearly and bring the message across. They also use a structure I would likely use as well. But overall, still, the AI construed texts which serve the purpose to forge a connection do not convince me. Upon reflection I perceive these texts as a bit soulless, because they sound very general, not personal and thus vague. I would incorporate elements like „Last time we have seen each other was …“ „How have you been doing on project xyz“. These references are more personal and concrete.

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