Feedback on the AI Authors

byYusufKY

189 followers

2 years ago

Greetings ladies and gentlemen,
Hope you're all doing well.

The recent introduction of the AI Authors has seen heaps of praise from many Wealthy Affiliate members, including myself.

The process of publishing an article is now much more streamlined, and I believe this update is a revolutionary one. Props to Kyle, Carson, and the team.

Apart from Partha and Diane emphasizing the need to personalize our tone and not publish the articles out of the box, I haven't personally seen any constructive criticism.

Therefore, I thought I'd share my feedback on perhaps the only point that I found a bit annoying.

The Repetitive AI Voice

I've found that the AI Authors have a style that they tend to stay true to.

1. The first example that comes to mind is of the form:

"Remember, it's not about x; it's a journey into y."

I've seen this in many of my articles. Here's an example:

"Remember, chess is not just about following rules; it's about understanding the principles behind them."

Now this in itself is not a bad thing, it's just the repetitive nature of it that tells me there may be some room for improvement.

Also, I find the frequent use of semicolons unnatural — only English professors and perhaps Abie use it often.

2. The second repetitive form I found goes something like:

"The x? It's all about a, b, and c."

Here's an example from one of my articles:

"It’s a pivotal moment in the game, a gear change from laying foundations to actualizing plans. The caveat? It can also be a one-way ticket into a storm if done at the wrong time."

Again, this is not bad per se, but it just becomes a good indicator of AI involvement if it gets a bit too frequent.

I'm not suggesting that these two features are unique characteristics of the AI Authors. ChatGPT (at least the free version) and Bard do it all the same.

And for those of you with a keen eye, you've probably seen these two elements in many WA blogs.

It's also worth mentioning that I've only been using the Professional Copywriter. My niche is chess, so a casual informal style does not suit me very well.

Final Thoughts — Ending on a Good Note

It's certainly not my intention to come across as negative. The bright side definitely outweighs the dark one.

In general, I've grown genuinely fond of the AI authors, as their writing showcases great research and articulateness. They evidently try to talk in first person as much as possible, which makes the content appear more genuine and natural.

We've been told that this update is only the first of many, so I'm sure feedback of this sort can be helpful.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree with my findings?

Also, do you lean towards the Professional Copywriter or the Conversational Blogger? Let me know what you think.

Thanks for reading.

Yusuf