With so many posts and messages on LinkedIn clearly being AI generated, I didn’t want to be left behind. With my human edits (emojis and em-dashes deleted for sanity), here is ChatGPT’s Top Ten List:
1. Mass-sending identical connection requests
▪️Why it annoys: Feels spammy and impersonal.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to draft short, personalized notes.
2. Instantly DM’ing a sales pitch after connecting
▪️Why it annoys: Too pushy, without having built a relationship first.
▪️AI alternative: Have AI help you write a warm intro that offers value first.
3. Flooding the feed with promotional posts
▪️Why it annoys: Feeds get repetitive and sales-y.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to create a diverse and timely content plan.
4. Posting unedited AI essays
▪️Why it annoys: Feels inauthentic and sounds robotic.
▪️AI alternative: Let AI draft, but always human-edit for authenticity.
5. Auto-commenting “Great post!” everywhere
▪️Why it annoys: Obvious automation.
▪️AI alternative: Ask AI to suggest thoughtful, specific comments.
6. Endorsement requests from strangers
▪️Why it annoys: Feels transactional.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to draft a request for people who know your work.
7. Tagging everyone to boost reach
▪️Why it annoys: Pulls people into irrelevant conversations.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to identify those directly connected to the topic.
8. Endless automated follow-ups
▪️Why it annoys: Harassment by persistence.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to draft one polite follow-up, and then move on.
9. Sharing misleading, clickbaity, or divisive content
▪️Why it annoys: Undermines trust and can alienate your network.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to fact-check sources before sharing.
10. DM’ing random files or resumes
▪️Why it annoys: intrusive behavior with security and privacy concerns.
▪️AI alternative: Use AI to create a short message and portfolio link.
What’s the most annoying LinkedIn AI habit you’ve seen lately?
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