How to deal with a rude person on social media…” we typed on ChatGPT. At that moment, it was a burning question for us: We had gotten into a nasty argument with a stranger on Instagram just a few hours ago. In less than a minute, we had a detailed answer.

Unlike Google, which directs you to varied articles and resources dealing with your query, ChatGPT gives a personalised answer. It started off with a pacifying: “Dealing with rude people can be frustrating,” and after listing a few useful points, adding a last line, almost sounding (or reading) like one that came from a friend—“Remember, it’s important to take care of yourself and not let the behaviour of others get to you”.  If we believed all that Hollywood movies have taught us, we would have felt a chill go down our spine. The AI-generated answer almost  made it feel like there was a connection formed between us and the computer, but we choose facts.