The case against AI-written Slack replies at Mercury

In a post on writing at Mercury, the author says clear writing helps the 1,300-person remote-first company frame discussions and document decisions. They argue that heavy AI use can outsource thinking and produce long, bland text, particularly in Slack threads and comments. They suggest using AI to critique or condense writing, shape initial drafts, and summarize complex information instead. They say colleagues should read and stand by everything they send.