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Struggling to get AI to write emails that sound like you? AI expert Neo Aplin joins Amantha to share how to train tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot to act like your own email-savvy executive assistant.
Inventium’s GenAI lead Neo Aplin breaks down:
- Why most people get poor email outputs from AI
- The critical context AI needs to draft great emails
- How to build a custom email assistant using ChatGPT projects
- What to include in your tone and style guide
- When it's actually worth using AI for email (and when it's not)
Plus, Neo shares a clever workaround for using AI to answer repetitive work questions—without it needing to read your whole inbox.
Whether you're dealing with a mountain of email or just want replies that actually sound like you, this episode is packed with practical advice for making AI work smarter.
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