AI Writing Slop

AI stinks at writing, and we’re already getting used to it.

I’m not talking about emails or Slack messages, because generally, who cares? The usual purpose of emails and Slack messages is to convey a short, succinct piece of information. AI gets that pretty good and honestly, we don’t care if it reads a bit AI-y.

I’m talking about actual writing. The kind that comes from your brain and out your fingers. The conveyance of thoughts and ideas via prose. Whitepapers. Essays. Reports. Books.

You know what I mean. You’ve seen it. You’ve shaken your head at it.

Be careful what you let yourself get used to, because the last thing we need is for the AI slop to become the norm.

AI will get better, but only if we demand it. So let’s do that.

Hmmm. Now wait a minute.

Isn’t this what English teachers show up every day trying to do with us?

Hats off to the English teachers. Thank you for what you do.

Please help.