[RandomThrow321]

If AI can generate them trivially, maybe that suggests cover letters should not have been that important to begin with.

To me, the main benefit of a cover letter is that it shows the applicant is engaged enough to actually make an application that is specific to a job posting. That is still the case with AI, it just saves everyone creating them a huge amount of work - most of which is completely wasted when the majority of application are thrown in the trash.

[dougmwne]

The ability to write a polite and on-topic email used to be a valuable skill to demonstrate. Not so much anymore.

[flangola7]

Knowing how to ride a horse for many hours was once a valuable skill. So too will become everything AI achieves parity on.

[Spivak]

I currently use it for that, it's honestly a great anger translator.