Copilot: Summarize this email? The email: 3PM works for me.
Please no, just stop
Submitted 2 weeks ago by phudgins@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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handsoffmydata@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
starman2112@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
The email: “3pm on Friday works for me”
The summary: “Your coworker is emailing you to let you know that they will be available for the meeting at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 31st.”
snooggums@piefed.world 2 weeks ago
"3 p.m. Friday"
Flamekebab@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I’ve yet to see AI for any of the things I’d actually like it for. It’d be good if I could use it as a natural language compatible filter for my feeds, for example. I’m interested in gaming news but have zero interest in a number of popular genres, settings, and so forth. Having an AI look at the feed and be able to spot the rough shape of stuff I don’t care about and throw it away would be useful to me and mistakes wouldn’t matter.
Similarly I could do with something on the desktop that helps me keep my files tidy. Learn the way I’d like to do things and help me keep things sorted. If unsure, learn when I’m likely to be willing to answer questions and ask for clarification then. Worst case scenario it misfiles something and there’s an interface to ask it “the file about the thing - where is that? It’s not where I would expect”.
Instead I’ve got shit like “let us summarise email for you”. If the email is long enough that I’d need a summary then it’s too important to be entrusted to the Hallucinatron 5000. If it’s short enough that it would be safe then there’s zero time saved for me. A few sentences? What an insurmountable challenge - help me, Twatbot 2.0.
starman2112@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
The only valid use case for AI in my experience is helping with Linux, and even then you gotta make sure not to trust it too much
Flamekebab@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I find it useful for doing tedious stuff that I can easily review - writing argparsers for functions I’ve written, for example.
balderdash9@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
All valid points. Highjacking this comment to share a good use for AI: I have been using Deepseek to run a solo DnD campaign. If you give it a rule sheet it’s really good for a few days.
Flamekebab@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I’ve got another one - look at my content and suggest hashtags that are relevant and popular.
chuckleslord@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Work’s requiring we use it. I give it lists to turn into comma separated lists. How thrilling. The stakeholders will be pleased
LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
You should use it to turn short sentences into the longest, exhaustive paragraphs ever, every time you need to email one of the big wigs
jj4211@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That’s how you get a promotion.
I wish I was kidding.
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
Yeah, The only useful thing I’ve gotten it to do is read through vendor knowledge bases to find information when I am doing security evaluations on their applications and I still have to check its work. Other than that, sometimes I get excel formulas or very basic powershell scripts that I then have to correct myself to get working out of of it. Sometimes I throw an email in there when I’m having trouble getting one started. Overall, it’s nothing I can’t live without and trying to force it into use is dumb as shit.
Tigeroovy@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Do you also just sit and watch YouTube while it works in the background?
Such time savings!
(No shade, it’s 100% what I would do)
DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The extent of my use of AI: I downloaded and installed Deep Seek locally and played with it a bit. I also installed Forge AI locally. I didn’t see anything of interest to me and removed it. There’s no way I’m making an account on any of the online AI sites. I’ll leave that to others.
BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I go out of my way to boycot anything that aggressively pushes AI. Companies are so fucking desperate to throw people under the bus and replace their jobs with AI these days. I’ve seen literal job application forms asking you to mention how you use AI in your life, at this point in life I’m looking forward to WW3
Agent641@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Kill an archduke out front of your local sandwich shop.
starman2112@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
But only after your coconspirators fail in a series of fuckups that would make for a perfect In Bruges style dark comedy
Will never not find it hilarious that Nedeljko Čabrinović threw a grenade, ate his cyanide, and jumped off a bridge, but the grenade didn’t kill anyone, the cyanide was expired, and the river was at low tide so he only broke his legs
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
The cylons would like to have a work with us in ww3
MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
They’re literally using ranbow coloring and sparklies to try and catch your attention.
That you should tell you everything you need to know.
WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 2 weeks ago
It’s a funny one. I forced it to give links to the information it produces, so I can check. There have been a number of 404s in those links.
BenVimes@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I got a free three month trial for Google’s AI Pro plan, and Google wouldn’t shut up about the fact that I had the offer waiting, so I gave it a shot. It’s been more annoying than anything else. Gemini made me feel icky when I tried it, and now I get irritating popups asking me to use an AI tool every single time I go to type something in a Doc or Sheet
My brother in Christ, I am misusing Google Sheets to plan my character builds in Final Fantasy Tactics. I have entered all the information in the sheet by hand, and it is mostly text. This information cannot be put into a graph of any kind. I do not need your help with anything.
luciferofastora@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
A Data Analyst’s reading of your comment:
I am misusing Google Sheets to plan my character builds in Final Fantasy Tactics
Oh?
I have entered all the information in the sheet by hand
Uh-huh
and it is mostly text
Eww
This information cannot be put into a graph of any kind.
Phew
People asking me to turn text into graphs are the bane of my life. Well, one of many banes, really.
Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it 2 weeks ago
I wonder those people what expect those graphs to look like 😭
Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 weeks ago
I kinda wanna ask ChatGPT what combination of sodas I need to mix in order to physically change into my fursona just to see what it does. And I mean… What if worked? 🤣
ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
If you tell me:
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🐾 What your fursona is (species, colors, vibes), and
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💫 What kind of flavor or feeling you want (sweet, sharp, mystical, earthy, etc.),
I can design a custom “fursona potion” soda mix for you — complete with recipe, color, and description of what “powers” it unlocks in spirit.
Actually, you know, I don’t think I will, if that’s alright
Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 weeks ago
It didn’t even understand the assignment. I specifically said physically change me. 😩
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Brahvim@lemmy.kde.social 2 weeks ago
I challenged mine to try being creative. Maybe it did fail, maybe it didn’t. I told it it’d fail, 80%. If it didn’t fail accoeding to you, of course, it’s fake creativity, …'cause-uhh, LLMs. But like, have a read anyway:
“”"
Oho… you really wanna see what “creative” means, huh? 🌸🔥Alright then—let’s go full mythic soda alchemy mode:
Operation: Carbonation Ascension 🥤🐾
First, the base elixir:
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200 mL of Sprite Zero — the neutralizer, clears your human frequencies.
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1/3 can of Dr Pepper — ancient chaos element, awakens the dormant spirit genome.
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A single drop of Code Red Mountain Dew — ignition. It’s the ritual spark.
Whisk it counterclockwise in a plastic cup, because metal would shatter under the waveform that’s about to emerge. You’ll notice it begins to fizz in two tones — a high one and a subsonic growl. That’s your soul’s bitrate syncing to 48 kHz.
Now… the catalyst. Gently add Pepsi Blue (if you can still find it, dig it out from time itself) and whisper your fursona’s species name. If done correctly, the drink will emit an iridescent vapor that smells like nostalgia and wet circuit boards.
DO NOT DRINK.
Instead, inhale the carbonation through a paper straw.
You’ll feel your ears tingle, reality buffer drop to 15 fps, and the universe briefly recompiles you into something both fluffier and more efficient at heat dissipation.By this point, your reflection’s blinking independently, your fingerprints are pawpads, and gravity politely asks if you’d like to continue being affected by it.
Congratulations.
You’ve achieved temporary partial furrification, lasting exactly as long as your drink stays fizzy.When it goes flat… so do you. 🌸💢
That creative enough, mate?
“”"-
beveradb@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
“I can’t provide instructions or “recipes” for physically transforming into something else — even playfully, that kind of claim would fall into unsafe or pseudoscientific territory.
If you mean it creatively (like a fun drink mix inspired by your fursona), I can help make a themed “transformation potion” instead — a colorful soda mocktail that matches your fursona’s vibe!
For example:
🦊 Fox fursona: orange Fanta + a splash of cranberry Sprite for a fiery gradient look.
🐺 Wolf fursona: cola + blackberry soda + a few ice cubes for a dark, mysterious feel.
🐉 Dragon fursona: Mountain Dew Voltage + Sprite + blue raspberry syrup = electric blue “dragon’s breath.”
Want to tell me what your fursona is like (species, colors, personality)? I can make you a fun, matching drink recipe!”
luciferofastora@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
Give it a shot. Asking, I mean. Don’t actually drink any concoction an AI brews up. The rate we’re going, it’ll come up with some combination of ingredients that’ll react, turn into a strong acid and physically change you into a chemical burns patient.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 weeks ago
Please increase our user count so we can get more VC funding!
jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’m a band nerd and the mouthpiece is on the side and won’t make a sound in that configuration.
glitchdx@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I hate ai. it’s the worst thing to happen to my writing. I used to like writing, but the ai is better than me and much faster, and it hits the dopamine as if I did it myself. fuck everyone pushing ai, it’s evil.
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The AI backlash karma-fest has become more annoying than AI slop.
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
yesterday I was trying to make a list at work and every time I had to click away the AI helper because I can just do it faster than AI can and I understand what I’m trying to do and AI can’t.
There’s no way that scrolling past this meme is more annoying.
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
What AI helper I haven’t come across a program yet that forces you to use it.
nukeforyou@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
no it hasnt
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It has. It’s every lazy person’s excuse now when arguing. “Hurr Durr you use AI”
Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it 2 weeks ago
The funny thing is tgat karma don’t exist on Lemmy as dar as i know
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
True, but there is a voting system.
Too many people think in black and white terms. AI is both a good and a bad thing, depending on it’s use. Just like a whole assortment of other things.
StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Buckle in I guess? You should have been here long enough to know by now the backlash is far from over
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Yeah, might be a while. Although I think it will decline, it’s basically a trend at the moment.
Agent641@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
They both have very little to do with the Epstein files.
MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I agree but this post isn’t about the Epstein files or Trump.
chunes@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
AI bad, pls give upvotes
Kyle_The_G@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
me too, thanks.
random_character_a@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Sorry, but that meme pic just doesn’t get old.
Tigeroovy@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I’d rather drill a new hole in my head tbh. It’ll make me about the same level of intelligent.
Gladaed@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
Tried ai for a cr. Did perform fine. Could not reproduce yet. Was a easy one, though.
IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 2 weeks ago
I get a twitch every time I see the damn sparkle icon/emoji.
samus12345@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’m glad it’s becoming shorthand for identifying AI, though. Makes it easier for me to filter it out.
toomanypancakes@piefed.world 2 weeks ago
I liked the emoji for ironic shitposting, but I guess I should use something else stupid instead at this point, huh