The most pointless use of generative AI I've seen so far

I don't need to tell you that generative AI has been shoehorned into just about every tech product and user interface lately1. Microsoft has been guilty of some of the most egregious examples, such as the inclusion of Copilot in Notepad and Calculator on Windows 11. But I think I've found one that's even worse. A member of my team at work has recently received a promotion and will therefore be moving to a new team. She will really be missed, and so my team has decided to put together a virtual greeting card for her when she leaves. When it comes to writing cards, finding the right words is often a struggle. But now, thanks to the magic of AI, worry not! You can simply get AI to write the message for you! Just click the sparkle icon in the toolbar and the AI will turn your boring old prompt into a perfect fully-formed message. No need to engage your brain or leave a meaningful message with a human touch. If you can't be bothered to sign a greeting card yourself, you may as well not…