Dear Chatty: Real Talk on AI and Content
An operationally honest advice column for AI and content dilemmas. Clear answers. No panic. No BS.
I lost my job to AI. Am I wrong to be furious?
Fuming in Fresno is furious that they lost their job to AI and people keep telling them to learn AI tools to find a new job. Is that surrendering to the enemy?
Is anthropomorphism of AI normal or unhealthy?
Very Normal in Virginia has named their AI Assistant Frank, and they’re worried that the anthropomorphism of AI may be sign that they’re crazy. Chatty delivers some guardrails.
Why are writers accusing AI companies of stealing their work?
Puzzled In Pensacola doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about with authors accusing LLM developers of stealing their work. Chatty explains what’s really going on.
Should I be worried about AI’s impact on the environment?
Speechless in Seattle doesn’t know how to respond to concerns about AI’s impact on the environment. Chatty offers a sound suggestion.
Since AI can write faster than people, I don’t need my team, right?
Running Lean is convinced AI can replace their entire content team. Chatty sets them straight by explaining what AI can and can’t do.
If no one can tell I’m writing with AI, does it matter?
Delightfully Undetected is using the Sinceerly app to disguise their AI writing. Chatty is not impressed and suggests the letter writer try being human.
Is AI lobotomizing the human race?
Last Neuron Standing read that one MIT study and is sick of people outsourcing their thinking to AI. Chatty explains what that study really means, and what it doesn’t.
Does AI make my skills as a writer irrelevant?
Not a Prompt Engineer is a writer who refuses to hand over their work to AI. Chatty reminds them how important their skills are.
What’s up with AI always giving answers in threes?
Suspicious of Trios wants to know why AI always gives answers in threes. Chatty explains the Rule of Threes isn’t an AI thing.
Is it true AI is coming for all our jobs?
Panicking in Parsippany is terrified AI is going to take their job. Dear Chatty politely tells them to get over it.
If I start using AI, will I lose my skills?
Nervous in Naples is worried that they’re risking losing their skills to AI. Dear Chatty explains that AI doesn’t make you lazy unless you let it.
Help! AI Tells Are Ruining My Reputation
Playing it Safe in Sarasota is worried AI tells are going to ruin their reputation. Dear Chatty explains how they couldn’t be more wrong.
My Team Thinks Using AI Is Cheating
Not Guilty in Niagara Falls is frustrated that their teammates think using AI is cheating. Dear Chatty reassures them that efficiency is not a crime.
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