Don't paste the AI, please (dontpastetheai.com)

Article summary

The article argues that people should not simply copy and paste AI-generated text as a response to questions, but instead use the AI as a drafting partner and write their own take on the answer. This approach values human context, taste, and judgment over generic AI output. The article suggests that if someone wants a generic answer, they can get it themselves, but if they ask a person, they want that person's unique perspective. The article provides a link to a website that can be shared with others who paste AI output without adding their own thoughts.

Main themes

• AI-generated content
• human input and context
• effective communication
• trust and reputation
• writing and drafting
• AI as a tool

What commenters say

• Using AI as a drafting partner can be helpful, but copying and pasting its output without adding one's own thoughts is not useful.
• People who receive AI-generated responses without human input may view them as untrustworthy or unhelpful.
• AI can be effectively used to refine one's own writing or provide first drafts, but it is important to review and articulate the output in one's own words.
• Copy-pasting AI output can shift the burden of comprehension and understanding to the reader, rather than the writer.
• Some argue that what matters most is whether the communication is effective, regardless of whether AI was used to assist with writing.
• Others believe that using AI to write or refine text can improve one's writing skills and help to focus on the issue at hand.
• There is a distinction between using AI as a tool to aid in writing and simply copying and pasting its output without review or input.
• The use of AI in writing raises questions about trust, reputation, and the value of human input in communication.