Ask HN: Is it polite to respond to colleagues using ChatGPT?
Apr 18, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
The article discusses a scenario where a tech team manager's direct report used ChatGPT, an AI language model, to respond to negative feedback from a sales team member. The response was well-constructed, acknowledging the feedback and expressing a willingness to improve. However, the salesperson recognized that the response was AI-generated and felt frustrated, interpreting it as a sign of apathy.
The manager is now seeking advice on whether using ChatGPT in such situations is appropriate. While the direct report was genuinely interested in acting on the feedback, the use of AI in communication has raised questions about its appropriateness and the potential for misinterpretation.
Key takeaways:
A tech team manager's direct report used ChatGPT to respond to negative feedback from a sales team member.
The content of the ChatGPT-generated response was good and showed a desire to improve.
The salesperson noticed the response was generated by ChatGPT and was frustrated by it.
The manager is questioning whether using ChatGPT in this context was inappropriate.
