Comment by Spivak
2 years ago
Or less cynically, it's a really good writing assistant. There is a self-service tool that understands English on a level that Grammerly could only dream of.
Not sure how to phrase an email in a professional tone, tell GPT to write it and edit from there. This is a tool that is going to be a smash it with non-native speakers or really anyone who just isn't that good with words.
> Write an email to a coworker telling them in the politest and most professional manner that they're a fucking idiot who doesn't know what they're talking about and that I'm the subject matter expert on this topic. Don't swear and have a firm but neutral tone.
I understand that you have a great interest in the topic we were discussing earlier, and I appreciate your enthusiasm. However, I feel it is important to clarify a few points.
As the subject matter expert on this topic, I believe it is important to note that there are certain aspects that may not be fully understood without a deeper understanding of the material. With that being said, I would like to offer my assistance in making sure that all aspects of the topic are properly understood.
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the topic in more detail, I am more than happy to assist. Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time.
I wonder what happens when we outsource the burden of proper communication to an AI. It's definitely very useful for language learners like me, but it might end up shaping how people write and speak (with AI training us back with added cultural influence from SV). It might change what we value in communication (with one AI expanding prompts, and another summarising the output with some loss).
It will be a wild ride.