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R’ Amram Fried’s Sheilot.com – Using Moronic AI to Write Halachic Responsa…

As you can see, the second half of the responsum here was written using AI.

First, the actual rabbi says to stay away permanently. Then the AI piece is added, which speaks about keeping a temporary distance…

Bolding added by me:

Telling someone not to contact you can be a delicate situation, but it’s important to communicate your boundaries clearly and respectfully. Allow me to share some advice.

Choose the Right Time and Method to Tell Them: Pick a time when you can have a private conversation without interruptions. If you’re uncomfortable speaking to them in person, consider sending a message or email. Choose a method that you feel most comfortable with.

Be Clear and Direct: Start the conversation by clearly stating your boundaries. You can say something like, “I need to talk to you about something important. I want to let you know that I need some space right now, and I’d appreciate it if you could respect my decision not to be contacted for a while.”

Explain Your Reasons (If Necessary): Depending on your relationship with the person, you may feel the need to explain why you’re setting this boundary. Keep your explanation brief and focus on how their behavior is affecting you. Let the person know what you expect from them moving forward. You can say something like, “I would appreciate it if you could refrain from contacting me for the time being. I’ll reach out to you when I’m ready to reconnect.”

Be Firm but Polite: It’s important to assert your boundaries firmly, but try to do so in a respectful and non-confrontational manner. Avoid using accusatory language or placing blame.

Remember that setting boundaries is an important aspect of self-care, and its okay to prioritize your own well-being. Be confident in your decision and trust that you’re doing what’s best for yourself.

End.

Amazing they think they can get away with this!

Many other answers on the Sheilot.com English section have a strong whiff of AI, too. I haven’t gone through it deeply; see for yourself if this messes up the halacha, or merely risks sounds evasive, patronizing, and foolish.

Mima nafshach, if their English isn’t good enough, how can they rely on their post-AI editing abilities to get it right? And if their English is fine, what does it add? The whole idea doesn’t sound wise at all. Their own site has another “teshuva” explaining the problems with relying on AI here!

(I imagine the Hebrew-language responsa are better, if only because AI doesn’t support Hebrew yet [as far as I know].)

Note: This article was not written using AI.