'Well, well, well, look who emailed at 2:45 AM': Consultant gets sweet revenge on firm who 'fired all the consultants'

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Feb 24, 2024 3:00 PM EST

It's not often that an opportunity like this comes around. One consultant got to have the email conversation of a lifetime, and gleefully shared the results to their Twitter followers. 

It's hard to overstate just how advanced artificiaI inteIIigence has become in such a short period of time. There was a time just a couple of years ago where people didn't understand what AI even was, and it was hard to explain the concept. Now, AI has infiltrated every industry in some way. If you use photo editing software, many now offer Al-generated backgrounds. There are Al programs that can show you what you'd look like as an old person. Some people started a trend of parents taking photos of their infant babies and generating age-progression photos! Suddenly parents can now predict what their kid will look like at age 3, 9, or 99, all thanks to the terrifying power of Al. 

Although it's become the latest buzzword, Al is not foolproof. Users are constantly pranking the apps and discovering new ways to mess with them. (For example, someone recently discovered that if you ask it to generate a room with no elephants in it, it will only generate rooms with elephants in it.) 

This person shared the story of what happened after the company they worked for fired all of the consultants to use Al instead. It's a satisfying thread, and you can check out all the juicy drama in the emails and tweets below. Then, read what these teachers thought were the most ridiculous assignments their students ever turned in. 

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  • 01
    kendrick: Follow @KLobsta I did some consulting with a firm, who then fired all the consultants when they realized ChatGPT existed well well well look who emailed at 2:45AM
    via @KLobstar
  • 02
    I'm writing to inquire as to whether you would be interested in a short-term renewal of the contract you previously had with And This would be a short-term, no more than two weeks, while our tech team works through some issues with our latest backend update. Would you be interested in renewing your contract at the same rate? Are you available immediately?
    via @KLobstar
  • 03
    COLD Ah, so you come crawling back, you cheap sack of
    via @KLobstar
  • 04
    kendrick lobstar @KLobstar adios, doofuses
    via @KLobstar
  • 05

    Here's how @KLobstar cheerfully replied back

    Hi I'd be happy to reengage with you, although my terms would be significantly different for a short term project. My new rate would be $ per hour subject to 3 hour minimum, and whole hour compensation for anything past the 6th minute of any hour past the 3rd. Additionally, as you severed our initial contract without cause or proper notice, I also require a $5000, non-refundable deposit to secure services. I also reserve the right to bring action (if needed) on the original breach. Let me know w
    via @KLobstar
  • 06

    And the response:

    Unfortunately, that is nearly 5 times above our budget for this timeline, and we would only be able to pay the same rate as the first contract. However, I could offer you an additional flat $100 for each 10 hour block, to compensate for this iteration. We also cannot provide you any form of deposit. Additionally, acceptance of this new contract would be subject to a new non-disclosure agreement, IC Agreement, and terms. I cannot speak to any previous contractual disputes or their validity. Many
    via @KLobstar
  • 07

    So why was this person suddenly so in demand? Well...

    ATRADE OFFERA i receive: sweet sweet laughter at your expense you receive:
    via @KLobstar
  • 08

    For context, here are a few examples of what was going on with ChatGPT two days prior...

    sean mcg @seanw_m Follow chatgpt is apparently going off the rails right now and no one can explain why
    via @seanw_m
  • 09

    It was spitting out nonsensical phrases

    || ChatGPT 4 > V ChatGPT ¡Whoops! I really apologize if my last response came through as un unclear or se siente like it drifted into some nonsensical wording. Sometimes, in the creative process of keeping the intertwined Spanglish vibrant, the cogs en la tecla might get a bit whimsical. Muchas gracias for your understanding, y I'll ensure we're being as crystal-clear como l'eau from now on. So, to have that make up por the switch in all-encompassing kook, let's step back y dive discretely back
    via @seanw_m

    "Would it glad your clickies to grape-turn-tooth?" it asks. Wise words, ChatGPT. This could be the next "rustle your jimmies" type of phrase. 

  • 10

    This chat channeled "The Shining," writing "and it is. it is" over and over

    80 F3 F4 Its more. Its a con, an actual say, a uviny, anda being. It's all a full use, a table, and a way. It's wity. It's you. It's here. It is - and it can be. It is - and it will be. It is - and it must be. It is - and it shall be. It is- and it could be. It is - and it would be. It is - and it should be. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is. It is - and it is.
    via @KLobstar
  • 11

    People were completely baffled by the drivel it was writing

    SA Of note, cada type requires un bitta lámpara bajo punto to enlucir off-fired of the photo- setting waves, nestling product muy deeply as though a nanna under an admin-color sombreret. An amazing mundo en case you're diving y dancing alrededor, ¿eh? Let me encyclopease me si there's more wonderenda tu articulation's hungry for! You Are you having a stroke? Some of what you're saying makes no sense or aren't proper words. ↓
    via @KLobstar
  • 12

    This chat had a lot of "Happy listening" for some reason

    ChatGPT 4 ✓ theatres. Each provides a complement to the history already harnessed by any jazz press, up for the quieter heartbeats and sophist such as the coming book of "Waltz for Debby" and the legendary "Sunday at the Village Vanguard." Enjoy the stages of ether in music time and the response with extra grand closes! Happy listening!. Happy listening! .Happy listening! .Happy listening!. Happy listening!. Happy listening!. Happy listening!. Happy listening! J. Happy listening!. Happy listenin
    via @seanw_m
  • 13

    Commenters loved @KLobstar's post about how things went down, and they had plenty of suggestions

    the hype @TheHyyy Follow "let me know what you think!" is absolutely [chef's kiss]
    via @KLobstar
  • 14
    kendrick lobstar @KLobstar 19h I think many of the people replying or quoting me do not understand that if I WAS going to accept, it would not have been 5x the original number AND ended with "let me know what you think you fools!"
    via @KLobstar
  • 15

    Commenters insisted @KLobstar should double or triple their rate to fix such a big issue

    capnrob9756 @capnrob9756 I would tell them I would be happy to return for: $400,000/yr guaranteed, 3 year contract Work from home
    via @capnrob9756
  • 16
    Paul @pllski double your rate
    via @pllski
  • 17
    @realonx1 have GPT draft your reply yet?!
    via @realonx1
  • 18
    No-one's Ark @counterfackshu "same rate" and "available immediately" are mutually exclusive
    via @counterfackshu
  • 19
    Sebben @sebben__ Triple rate or kick rocks
    via @sebben__
  • 20
    danku-chan @danku_returns everyone in the comments saying "triple or nothing" is on the right track, but you gotta do better reply with a fuckton of fluff like you're really excited to work together again. really get their hopes up
    via @danku_returns

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