This Website Automatically Generates a Response to Elon Musk’s ‘Five Things’ Email

Elon Musk is requiring all federal workers to write an email with five things they did in the past week—a task that seems like it will be required every week for the foreseeable future. But if you work for the government and would rather have a computer do that for you, there’s a new website that will auto-generate responses just generalized enough to seem plausible. The website, called OPM Reply, was recently featured on r/FedEmployees and is pretty bare-bones. The site asks for a job description, and that alone creates a list of five items that would technically fulfill Musk’s demand. For example, we wrote in “air traffic controller,” which created the list below: Monitored and directed aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient air traffic flow. Coordinated with pilots and ground crews to manage takeoffs, landings, and taxiing operations. Responded to and resolved in-flight emergencies and unexpected changes in flight plans. Maintained clear and concise communication with ... Read full article.