Spread the word, folks! LinkedIn just revealed a groundbreaking new feature they have dubbed “collaborative articles.” They claim it uses cutting-edge AI technology to generate conversation starters meant to encourage a platform of robust discussion.
Yes, you’ve read it right, folks! Now you can get a notification from “Chadwick the Bot” suggesting that you discuss why the sky is blue with your entire professional network. How exciting!
To put it bluntly, it’s a bit like having a substitute teacher who has no clue what they’re doing, trying to fill the void of awkward silence in the room. Only now, it is a bot that is single-handedly attempting to kick off fascinating conversations that we all so desperately crave, like “What cheese do you prefer with your wine?” or “Is ketchup considered a vegetable?” groundbreaking, aren’t they?
Until we read this announcement, we firmly believed that LinkedIn was a place where adults can talk about work-related subjects seriously. But now we found out it’s a platform for AI-powered party animals. Who needs boring work topics when you can chat about the latest edition of “The Bachelor?” Honestly, we think LinkedIn needs to stop trying so hard to be like Facebook or Twitter and stick to its roots.
We can almost hear the collective groans of everyone on this platform as Chadwick the Bot nudges us to discuss a riveting topic like how much we love cats. Shockingly, we are all professionals trying to remain somewhat focused and productive throughout the day!
In conclusion, we appreciate LinkedIn’s earnest efforts to foster conversations among professionals, but we’re okay, really. There’s no need to get the AI on every notification, suggesting we debate the significance of pineapple on pizza. We think we’ll just stick to talking about work-related subjects (on other platforms) and leaving LinkedIn to continue posing as the awkward kid who wants to be seen as the cool one.
