UK techie declines AI-written cold email from Indian CEO. Internet debates AI efficiency vs genuine effort
Published on: March 29, 2026, 3:12 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A UK-based software engineer declined a cold email sent by an Indian startup founder through an AI assistant, saying if the sender couldnt write it personally, a call wasnt worth his time. His response went viral, triggering a wider debate online. While some supported the view that effort and personalisation matter in professional outreach, others argued that using AI to save time is becoming normal and acceptable.
