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Hi I have noticed on here that sometimes someone will reply with what looks like a very AI response to someone’s question. Initially the message looks kind and understanding, but after a while it seems obvious to me that it’s AI. (As someone who has tried Chat GPT a few times). I am wondering if people might use it to put a ‘good’ reply to a thread on here? And genuinely mean well, or if it’s just weird? It makes me feel uncomfortable that might just be me though. 

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  • One of the aspects of  's  AI generated responses that I note is the absence of human doubt.

    It is very sure of itself unlike humans (and especially autistic ones) who tend to question everything.

    All the pithy statements are written with great certainty.

  • in reply to B

    This is a really poignant observation. Reading back over some of the Ai stuff I can sense how unnerving that aspect of it is. 

    It has got me thinking and thinking about why people might seek out such a certain and unwavering “voice” rather than striving to get more comfortable with the paradoxes, uncertainties, insecurities and “um, maybe”s inherent in being sentient. 

  • in reply to Cheese_and_Biscuits

    I appreciate the observation, but I think it misses something important.

    Not everyone who uses AI for replies is looking for an “unwavering, certain voice” to hide from uncertainty. For some of us, AI is simply a thoughtful assistant — a way to organise thoughts, find clearer wording, or double-check facts before posting, especially on sensitive topics like autism, relationships, or mental health.

    I don’t hand over my voice or my decisions to it. I read everything it suggests, edit it heavily, add my own experiences and doubts, and only post what feels authentic to me. The final message is still mine.

    The idea that using AI automatically means rejecting the “um, maybe”s of being human feels like a false dichotomy. Humans have always used tools to help us communicate better — from dictionaries and thesauruses to editors and beta readers. AI is just a more powerful version of those tools for some people. It doesn’t replace uncertainty; it can actually help us express our uncertainties more precisely (“I’m not sure, but here’s what I’ve noticed…”).

    Some of us find it genuinely helpful to have a calm, structured draft when our own minds are racing or overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean we’re afraid of paradox or insecurity. It can simply mean we want to communicate as kindly and clearly as possible, especially when emotions are high.

    I’m comfortable with the messiness of being human. I just sometimes use a tool to help me navigate it without accidentally sounding harsh, confused, or unintentionally hurtful. That feels like responsible communication to me, not avoidance.

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  • in reply to Cheese_and_Biscuits

    I appreciate the observation, but I think it misses something important.

    Not everyone who uses AI for replies is looking for an “unwavering, certain voice” to hide from uncertainty. For some of us, AI is simply a thoughtful assistant — a way to organise thoughts, find clearer wording, or double-check facts before posting, especially on sensitive topics like autism, relationships, or mental health.

    I don’t hand over my voice or my decisions to it. I read everything it suggests, edit it heavily, add my own experiences and doubts, and only post what feels authentic to me. The final message is still mine.

    The idea that using AI automatically means rejecting the “um, maybe”s of being human feels like a false dichotomy. Humans have always used tools to help us communicate better — from dictionaries and thesauruses to editors and beta readers. AI is just a more powerful version of those tools for some people. It doesn’t replace uncertainty; it can actually help us express our uncertainties more precisely (“I’m not sure, but here’s what I’ve noticed…”).

    Some of us find it genuinely helpful to have a calm, structured draft when our own minds are racing or overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean we’re afraid of paradox or insecurity. It can simply mean we want to communicate as kindly and clearly as possible, especially when emotions are high.

    I’m comfortable with the messiness of being human. I just sometimes use a tool to help me navigate it without accidentally sounding harsh, confused, or unintentionally hurtful. That feels like responsible communication to me, not avoidance.

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