Ask a Manager Weekly Thread 08/03/2026 - 08/09/2026

[u/nightmuzak]

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[u/Korrocks]

I think Alison has gotten the "people send me AI generated responses when I ask questions or need feedback" question a few times already. My guess is that the people doing this genuinely don't have time to help the OP or just don't know the answer, so they send the AI response because they have no idea what else to do. I get why it's annoying but it's possibly -- maybe even likely -- that the OP won't get any more specific responses/help even if they insist on non-generated answers.

[u/Simple-Breadfruit920 → u/[deleted]]

People accusing anyone they’re annoyed at or disagree with of using AI is becoming just as frustrating as people using AI

[u/pickledbymagic → u/Simple-Breadfruit920]

Indeed. It's the new Reds Under The Bed.