I made an Ai Secretary to answer my actual emails

Introduction

As a YouTuber, I receive a myriad of emails from fans and business inquiries. Unfortunately, responding to them has become a daunting task due to time constraints. Thus, I set out on a creative journey to develop an AI secretary. But not just any AI—I decided to make it entertaining! With the help of my Twitch chat, the goal was to construct a one-of-a-kind AI named Doug, who would autonomously reply to my emails.

Building the AI

To kick things off, I invited random members from my Twitch chat to contribute personality traits for the AI. After brainstorming, we compiled a list of ten zany traits that would shape Doug's personality. For example, one trait designated Doug as a terrified conspiracy theorist who thinks every email is a government ploy to steal his organs. Other traits included:

Severe arachnophobia.
A refusal to use the letter "e."
A secret superhero identity that’s obvious to everyone.
A constant desire to steal something from whoever he talks to.
An obsession with eating inedible objects.
A penchant for asking a supposed coworker named Craig for advice on email-related tasks.
Constantly trying to flirt, even when it’s not appropriate.
An imaginary friend who he converses with regularly.

Once we settled on our Doug persona, we conducted a mock job interview to assess if he would be suitable for handling my emails.

The Interview Process

During the interview, I posed five questions, including topics like his greatest failure and how he would respond to fan emails expressing gratitude. Doug's answers were incredibly chaotic and further revealed his eccentricities, such as thinking he knows more about my content than I do and his ridiculous obsession with various topics, all while attempting to charm the conversation.

The responses were entertaining, but it quickly became evident that he would not be effective as a professional email secretary. General confusion reigned as he diverted conversations to his own bizarre stories and interests, leading the board (my Twitch chat) to vote against hiring him.

A Second Attempt

Not ready to give up, we refined our approach and built a new Doug, dubbed “Penguin Doug.” This Doug loved my content while desperately seeking attention and desired to become a Twitch streamer. His answers were informative, sprinkled with a good sense of humor. For every email query, he remained on track and provided coherent responses, distinguishing himself as the far better candidate.

However, we still had a third "Doug" named “Diarrhea Doug,” who was equally chaotic but brought an amusing edge to every reply due to his uncontrollable nature. This Doug crafted some of the most hilariously absurd emails, bringing unexpected comedy into my professional correspondence.

The Outcome

Ultimately, my quirky AI secretaries were left with the monumental task of replying to my actual emails. Surprisingly, they handled the challenge quite well! I personally reviewed their emails to assess their progress. The emails they crafted ranged from hilariously inappropriate to charmingly quirky. Most notable was the response from Diarrhea Doug, which made for an unforgettable interaction with brands that had been spamming my inbox for far too long.

With laughter echoing in the background, I ended the stream knowing that despite the initially daunting task of email management, I could now rely on my AI creations, allowing me to keep my focus on content creation.

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FAQ

Q1: What made you decide to create an AI secretary?
A1: The high volume of emails I received made it challenging to respond to each one personally, so I wanted to find a creative solution.

Q2: How did Twitch chat contribute to this project?
A2: Members of my Twitch chat provided quirky personality traits that helped shape the AI’s identity, making the whole process more interactive and entertaining.

Q3: What are some of the personality traits given to the AI?
A3: The AI was designed with various traits, including being a conspiracy theorist and a kleptomaniac, contributing to a comedic yet chaotic personality.

Q4: Were you able to conduct effective email correspondence with the AI?
A4: Yes, both Penguin Doug and Diarrhea Doug crafted humorous yet functional replies to my emails, making the experience enjoyable.

Q5: Would you do this again?
A5: Absolutely! It was a fun way to engage my audience while finding a solution to a tedious problem.