5 Ways to Help AI Chatbots Not Sound Like AI Chatbots

Try these methods to prevent ChatGPT-speak.

May 02, 2024

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“In today's fast-paced digital landscape, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries across a broad spectrum of…”

Did you fall asleep halfway through that sentence?

Me too.

ChatGPT-speak sucks.

AI-written text is joke fodder these days.

But it doesn’t have to be that way, boys and girls.

Let me show you how to nudge chatbots into sounding a bit less chatbotty.

1. Show the chatbot how to write

I used this approach a few weeks ago in my “AI Myths” article.

If you want the chatbot to mimic your own tone of voice, this is probably the best method for it. Simply give it a sample of your writing and ask it to continue in that vein.

Yup, it’s one-shot prompting for writing styles.

Hands-on example

Here’s a basic ChatGPT prompt:

Write a paragraph about the dangers of smoking.

Here’s what that gives you:

Smoking poses severe health risks, significantly increasing the likelihood of developing life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It harms nearly every organ of the body, contributes to reduced overall health, and can exacerbate conditions like asthma and bronchitis. Additionally, smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Beyond the smoker, secondhand smoke exposure can also endanger the health of those around them, including increased risks of respiratory infections and heart disease. The addictive nature of nicotine makes quitting smoking challenging, underscoring the importance of prevention and education to curb the initiation of this hazardous habit.

Yawn.

We can do better.

Find a short sample of your writing and u…

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5 Ways to Help AI Chatbots Not Sound Like AI Chatbots

Try these methods to prevent ChatGPT-speak.

1. Show the chatbot how to write

Hands-on example

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