Before ChatGPT, people wrote short emails, simple documents, clear PRDs, and short slides. They kept things brief and to the point. Writers thought carefully about every word because they had to do it themselves.
Now, things have changed. Anyone in tech or outside tech who knows AI tools uses them. They ask the AI to create the first version, and it produces a lot of text. The output looks good and sounds right. So people make small checks and send it out without deep thought.
verbosity overload
Imagine you are a manager, architect, founder, or CEO. You receive many documents every day. Each one is longer than it needs to be. There are too many words, too many slides, and extra details for simple ideas. This creates too much information to read. I call it verbosity overload, when documents feel full and heavy with words.
writing as a skill
Writing has become easy. Reading has become hard. People today have little time to read long pieces. The main idea hides somewhere in all the extra words, and it takes effort to find it.
I still believe writing is a skill we must build. Use AI to help, but do not let it do everything. Use AI to fix grammar, suggest ideas, or improve sentences. But first, write the core message yourself. Think about the person who will read it. Keep their needs and time in mind.
the tells of ai writing
I have also seen many people using Gamma to make presentations. Gamma is useful, but the results often feel the same. They lack real human touch. You can spot AI writing now. Common signs include too many em dashes, lines after sections, or extra emojis. These make the text feel generated by a machine, not a person.
The key is this: put your own ideas, feelings, and voice into the writing first. Then use AI to polish it. Do not start with AI and only edit lightly.
why I skip the long notes
Lately, I have started skipping many of these AI-heavy notes. They feel overwhelming. The real point gets lost in the word salad, and I do not have time to search for it.
final thought
AI is a great tool. Use it wisely. Keep writing as your skill. Make documents that respect the reader's time. In a busy world, clear and short communication matters more than ever. Write less, but say more with your own voice.