Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
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If creators and partners are drowning in low-effort AI outreach, the value shifts from volume to provenance and context. Operators should assume cold email and generic pitches are devalued and invest in verifiable identity, tighter networks, and higher-friction channels for serious communication.
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