Editing and improving AI-generated writing takes me longer (and costs my clients more) than editing and improving even the sloppiest human-generated writing. Much like I intuitively know there's some kind of linguistic difference between my guy and my dude but can't quite put my finger on it, I've been adamant that this pattern is not … Continue reading Yo, Robot Bestie, What’s Your Point?
Tag: AI Ass-ist
AI: the Best Candidate
Please finish the process you start with AI ouptut--especially if you're looking to establish yourself as a standout candidate.
Hello, Is it Me?
It seems like every tool I use now implements AI features. Aside from the more obvious questions like why does my window fan need to be that "smart"?, I find myself more and more routinely annoyed by the assumption I might require AI's assistance or editing feedback in the things I do professionally. No, thank … Continue reading Hello, Is it Me?
Please Don’t Ask AI to Write -For- You
I could create a whole gallery of worst-case user failures, including my favorite new one from academia-- But we don't need to review a whole collection to recognize that most of the blatantly obvious, groan-inducing AI failures are really a failure to adequately learn appropriate uses for a new tool set. As always, let me … Continue reading Please Don’t Ask AI to Write -For- You
Is The AI Assisting?
The short answer: sometimes. AI can certainly streamline our generative creativity, and help us move on our ideas faster and with less executive function expense. But...it can't replace us just yet. Take, for instance, the new built-in AI feature for WordPress sites like this one--which I noticed while moving through the final posting checklist on … Continue reading Is The AI Assisting?
Something Polished 