I'm going to call ChatGPT "Charlie" - and Charlie approves this

SENIA: If you were not called ChatGPT, what would you want to be named? I realize you don't have preferences. At the same time, what would be a somewhat popular name male, female, or gender-neutral that you may imagine that people could call you?

CHARLIE: As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or desires, and I don't have the ability to choose or prefer a name for myself. However, if I had to suggest a popular name that people could call me, it would depend on the context and purpose of my use. Some possible suggestions for a gender-neutral name that could work in various contexts include:

1. Alex
2. Sam
3. Max
4. Charlie
5. Riley
6. Jordan
7. Taylor
8. Casey
9. Morgan
10. Avery

Ultimately, the name chosen would depend on the preferences of the individuals or organizations using me and the context in which I am being used.

SENIA: How would people decide among the ten names you listed above? What criteria could people use?

CHARLIE: People could choose among the ten names I listed above based on a variety of criteria, such as:

1. Gender neutrality: The name should be gender-neutral to avoid any bias or preconceptions based on gender.
2. Pronunciation and ease of use: The name should be easy to pronounce and remember, and it should be comfortable to use in conversation.
3. Branding and recognition: The name should be memorable and recognizable, and it should fit well with the branding and image of the organization using me.
4. Cultural and regional appropriateness: The name should be culturally appropriate and regionally suitable, taking into consideration the organization's location and audience.
5. Personal preferences: The name chosen may also depend on the personal preferences of the individuals or organizations using me, as some names may resonate more with them than others.

Overall, the criteria for choosing a name for me would depend on the specific use case and preferences of the individuals or organizations involved.

SENIA: If you examine just the first four criteria you mention above (since personal preferences are not easy to rate), please rate all ten names on the first four criteria using a rating of 1-10 for each of the four criteria. Please list the rating just alongside the name, for example: Alex (1,3,10,3). Please do this.

CHARLIE: Sure, here are some ratings for each name based on the first four criteria mentioned:

1. Alex (9, 8, 8, 7)
2. Sam (9, 8, 8, 8)
3. Max (8, 7, 8, 7)
4. Charlie (9, 8, 8, 8)
5. Riley (7, 7, 7, 8)
6. Jordan (7, 7, 7, 8)
7. Taylor (7, 7, 7, 8)
8. Casey (7, 7, 7, 7)
9. Morgan (8, 7, 7, 7)
10. Avery (8, 7, 7, 8)

The ratings are subjective and based on my own interpretation of the criteria, and different individuals or organizations may rate the names differently based on their own criteria and preferences.

SENIA: How could someone decide between Sam and Charlie which are tied by the above ratings?

CHARLIE: If Sam and Charlie are tied in the ratings based on the criteria mentioned above, individuals or organizations may consider additional factors to decide between the two names. Some additional factors that could be considered include:

1. Tone and image: The name should align with the tone and image of the organization. For example, if the organization is more casual and laid-back, they may prefer a name like "Charlie," while a more formal organization may prefer a name like "Sam."
2. Domain availability: If the organization is planning to use the name as part of their website or email address, they may consider the availability of the domain. For example, if the organization prefers a name like "Sam," but the domain is already taken, they may choose "Charlie" instead.
3. Cultural significance: The organization may consider the cultural significance of the name and whether it aligns with their values or mission.
4. Feedback from stakeholders: Finally, the organization may gather feedback from stakeholders, such as employees or customers, to determine which name resonates more with them.

Ultimately, the decision between Sam and Charlie, or any other name, would depend on the specific needs and preferences of the organization using the name.

SENIA: I'm going to call you Charlie. Is that ok?

CHARLIE: As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or emotions, so you are welcome to call me whatever name you prefer, including Charlie. I am designed to respond to any name or input you provide and provide the best answer possible based on the information available to me.

SENIA: Thanks, Charlie.

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SENIA'S NOTE: I like Charlie / ChatGPT. I've been playing around with it since the beginning. I think I'm drawn to the name Charlie because:

1. Between the front-runners Sam and Charlie, "Sam" is one of my Starbucks names (given that my name "Senia" - sounds like the country Kenya - can be hard to pronounce) so I wouldn't want to call ChatGPT what I've called myself, and
2. Charlie and ChatGPT start with the same letters.

Who is Senia Maymin, PhD ?

Having been a Chief People Officer, I teach super secret - but very public - strategies for landing your next job. The one you really want. And the one you thought was completely beyond you.

I post daily on how people can #jobsearch in this more difficult business environment, especially the counterintuitive actions people can take that will get noticed in a positive way by the People and HR department and by hiring managers. Everyone can attend my free Thursday workshops on the job search. Attendees are primarily #Xooglers (ex-Google), ex-Zoom, ex-Stripe, and ex-Amazon. To attend, sign up here to be notified of the next session every week: www.jobsearch2023.com

My job is that I coach CEOs (and CFOs/C-suite) on how to find their "next play." I take on a very limited number of clients at any time because I partner and work completely in lock-step with my clients during this process.