Some sellers must think the drivel generated by the AI option actually helps to sell their item. Almost certainly it doesn't, and it may even turn potential buyers away. If you can't describe an item in your own words then it's best to say nothing and leave it to the pictures. Here's a typical example of how to say nothing in many words: "This vintage ... is a great addition to any collector's vintage computing collection. Its brand is ... and it is categorized under Computers/Tablets...

AI in descriptions is there for one reason: ebay's CEO is afraid of being left out. Everyone is doing AI, and so ebay is doing it as well. AI in ebay descriptions is, by any objective measure, a terrible substitute for a well written description. But plenty of sellers will use it because it is convenient, and in the Modern World, convenience tends to trump quality at every turn. So ebay will say "Our sellers are adopting this at a record pace." Translation: "Don't worry, stockholders, we're up t...

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