SMRTR AIAug 5, 2026TIME Magazine

How to Talk Like a Human in the AI Era

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As AI handles more of our communication, human connection skills are becoming rare and more valuable. Daily spoken words dropped 28% between 2005 and 2019, and AI dependency is shrinking practice opportunities further. The solution is embracing authenticity over polish. A Stanford-developed framework called TRUST encourages people to share real experiences, verbalize thinking out loud, use personal stories, and express genuine opinions to build trust and influence.

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