Is "dry chatting" with AI before a talk really helpful?

2026-05-13

When a challenging conversation is on the horizon, you can try a new trend called "dry chatting" -- using AI, such as ChatGPT, to rehearse beforehand, writes author and columnist Lynne Curry, who offers a warning. "Real communication requires authenticity and the ability to respond to another human being in real time, even when the conversation goes off script. AI cannot fully teach the ability to listen carefully, think critically, adapt naturally and respond honestly in the moment."

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