Professor: if you think I can't tell your email was written by ChatGPT, why do you want me as your PhD advisor?
tallinzen · x · 2026-10-28
Linguist and professor Tal Linzen tweeted: 'If you think I'm dumb enough to not realize your personalized email was tailored by ChatGPT, do you really want me to be your PhD advisor?' — a jab at applicants whose AI-written cold emails backfire.
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