After playing around with OpenAI’s new ChatGPT bot (which is very impressive, highly recommend trying it out) I noticed something…peculiar about its writing style: it’s default writing style felt very sanitized and corporate.
In addition to being a writer, I also work in tech, so I’ve seen many of recent layoff announcements in the industry which inspired the question, “Could an AI write a convincing corporate layoff announcement?”
See this layoff announcement from Amazon and compare it to the AI generated layoff announcement below:
Dear Employees,
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that we will be undergoing layoffs due to overhiring during the pandemic and the uncertain macroeconomic conditions. We understand that this news may be difficult to hear and that it will have a significant impact on those affected by the layoffs, as well as on the entire company.
We want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly and that we have explored every possible alternative. Unfortunately, the current economic climate and the challenges posed by the pandemic have left us with no other option. We are truly sorry for the hardship this will cause and want to let you know that those affected by the layoffs will be given generous severance packages.
We understand that this news may be unsettling and that it may raise questions. We will be holding a virtual town hall meeting later this week to answer any questions and provide more information. In the meantime, please know that we value your contributions to the company and that we will do everything we can to support you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Company Name]