Breakdown

Here's an insightful article by Neven Mrgan that delves into his unexpected reaction to receiving an email written by AI. While he is generally indifferent to AI assistance for tasks like editing, having the entire substance of the communication authored by an AI felt deeply impersonal and dehumanizing.

Key learnings:

  • AI-generated content can feel transactional rather than authentic human connection.

  • There's a line between helpful AI tools and AI entirely taking over communicative acts that are core to the human experience.

  • The prospect of AI becoming so advanced it can perfectly mimic a loved one's communication style evokes a sense of loss and sadness.