If Everybody’s Doing It

I’ve been on LinkedIn quite a bit over the last several months. 

One thing that has struck me is the sheer volume of “obviously AI-generated” content. That goes for posts, articles, and direct messages. I assume it’s also happening with the job application and resume-tailoring tools.

I use AI to do those things as well, as I’ve discussed here often. It’s a paradigm-altering tool as an idea generator, editor, and research assistant. 

But, the copy/paste approach has created a sameness on the platform. A ubiquitous vanilla foreground. Post content and structure. Article content and structure. The direct messages I receive all look and sound the same. 

AI is a powerful tool, but it’s not a replacement for you.

Your personality. Your weirdness. Your voice. Your perspective.

If everybody’s doing it, does that mean you should be?