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Are we still being ourselves when we use AI?

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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States

I have been part of this community for about 10 years or more. When I look back at some of my old posts, discussions and polls, I see grammar mistakes, misspellings, and sentences that were not perfect. But they were mine. We didn’t have grammar tools, no edit button, and for sure, no AI helping us write.

Now, everything looks more polished. The grammar is perfect, the sentences flow smoothly. My editor used to tell me about things like em dashes, oxford commas and suddenly I see them everywhere.
Yes, I use AI too. It helps. But I still want to sound like myself.

So I want to ask the community, especially long-time members and friends Kiron Bondale Rami Kaibni Aaron Porter Yasmina Khelifi Eduard Hernandez  

Are we using AI too much and losing our personal voice? Are we still writing as ourselves, or are we letting AI speak for us?
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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States
Jan 23, 2026 1:36 PM
Replying to Francisco Matheus Chagas
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After reading this question, I will write an article on LinkedIn about it. Amazing
Will you mind to share your LinkedIn article?
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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States
May 07, 2026 4:49 PM
Replying to Akin Fadare
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That’s a very good question. Personally, I don’t see any issue with using AI or Grammarly to refine or polish my written summaries, as long as the story is genuinely mine, authentic, and personal. AI can also be guided to preserve the writer’s original voice, so I don’t believe we are losing our individuality in the process. That said, I think it’s equally important to continue improving our public speaking and presentation skills so they align with our written communication, especially in terms of clarity, confidence, and grammar.
Thanks for asking such a thoughtful question. Mayte Mata Sivera
That is a very good point. We probably all know someone whose everyday messages use very basic sentences or creative grammar, but whose polished writing suddenly sounds like it came from a university professor.
There is nothing wrong with using AI to improve clarity and grammar, especially when the ideas and experiences remain authentic. The key is making sure the written version still sounds like a more polished version of you, rather than a completely different person. And as you mentioned, continuing to strengthen our speaking skills helps ensure that our written and verbal communication do not feel like they belong to two different people.
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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States
May 26, 2026 10:57 PM
Replying to Ann Hazzart, PMP
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Hi Mayte, as someone who studied Literature in University, I'm used to editing my work before and even after posting. I also use AI but responsibly, e.g. brainstorming, tweaking a resume document etc, drafting a letter but I generally tweak against a document/draft I already have because I like being authentic, and to be defined by what I produce and ensure it signatured in making a personal impact.
So, in this era of AI, I believe in using it responsibly.
agree, responsible use!
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