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A Reddit user revealed that his girlfriend, working in marketing, faced a professional crisis after presenting ChatGPT-generated data as official client analysis
According to the post, she initially used ChatGPT to draft survey questions but later relied on it for analysing responses. (News18 Hindi)
With AI tools becoming increasingly common in workplaces, professionals are turning to ChatGPT to simplify tasks. However, a recent incident on Reddit highlights the risks of over-relying on AI for critical work.
A user shared that his girlfriend, who works in marketing and customer surveys, unintentionally created a professional crisis after presenting ChatGPT-generated data as official analysis to a client.
According to the post, she initially used ChatGPT to draft survey questions but later relied on it for analysing responses. She uploaded Excel files, downloaded AI-generated outputs, and included them in her official work. The trouble began when she submitted a PowerPoint presentation that incorporated results calculated using ‘Pearson’s correlation coefficient’.
The Reddit user explained that the survey contained text-based responses categorised into five ‘feeling’ buckets, which were unsuitable for such statistical calculations. Although ChatGPT attempted to convert responses into numbers, it could not explain its methodology or display the calculations, leaving the client with results that were technically flawed.
Seeking advice for her girlfriend, the Reddit user asked the platform, “What can we do to save her job?” Responses ranged from suggesting a cover-up, claiming the placeholder data was accidentally included, to advising honesty: “Admit the truth, face the consequences, and learn the lesson that ChatGPT can make mistakes. Always verify important information.”
Experts warn that while AI tools can assist in drafting and brainstorming, relying on them without verification can lead to errors, fabrications, or miscalculations. This incident serves as a cautionary tale for workplaces integrating AI into professional processes, emphasising the need for human oversight and careful fact-checking.
September 04, 2025, 15:59 IST
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