Copywriter Fired for Being Referred to as ChatGPT by Bosses

Copywriter Olivia Lipkin was fired from her job after her bosses started referring to her as ChatGPT, the name of the chatbot that was replacing her services. Lipkin had previously been the only copywriter in her company in San Francisco, but her assignment count began to dwindle as her bosses opted for the cheaper and more efficient ChatGPT system. The problem is not just limited to Lipkin, with reports suggesting that nearly 4,000 jobs were eliminated by AI in May alone. Although some people have started to train as prompt engineers, using AI to boost their careers, Lipkin has instead taken to dog walking to support herself as she pursues creative writing. Lipkin’s experience is the latest example of how AI is already replacing specific industry workers, and it’s a reminder that AI is not always good news for humans.