Chapter 1: The Challenge of AI in Creative Writing

In the midst of mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, I stumbled upon a rather unsettling advertisement:

"Write Your First Book in Just 15 Minutes!"

For someone who has never penned anything beyond a grocery list, this might seem like a dream come true. However, for someone like me, who has dedicated their life to writing, this tempting offer trivializes the essence of my daily craft into a mere set of commands fed into an AI system.

How can one genuinely claim ownership of a creation that is produced in mere moments, composed of random data sourced from the internet, and presented as a personal work?

While I understand that a novice writer might be lured in by such a proposition, I can also appreciate how daunting the constant demand for fresh content can be. For some, this may appear to be an easy way out of the tedious routine of content creation.

But producing a book? This is an achievement that should resonate deeply, representing a significant piece of oneself to share with readers.

This isn't a critique born from a sense of superiority as a writer or an affront to my profession. Let's consider this from another perspective. Imagine being able to instruct AI to make you a skilled athlete in a sport you adore or to bake a perfect cherry pie, regardless of your baking skills. How would that feel?

AI may serve as a convenient tool for all the things we’ve ever wished to accomplish. While you might not feel like a fraud for taking credit for an AI-generated achievement, the real question is: Would you feel any genuine emotion at all?

It must be a rather hollow experience. There’s no fulfillment in completing a project, nor is there the pride an artisan feels when admiring their finished work.

How should we perceive the role of AI in our lives moving forward?

We have grown accustomed to Virtual Assistants (like Siri), which act as helpful aids—keeping track of our cooking times or reminding us to restock household supplies. Machine learning has proven beneficial in planning vacations and enhancing our navigation experiences.

However, this presents a different scenario altogether.

At the risk of sounding alarmist, this could potentially erode the autonomy we often take for granted. The very idea of learning through experience—facing challenges, achieving success, or learning from failure—could vanish. Instead, we receive outcomes that we played little to no role in, which we label as our own creations.

I'm searching for a shift in perspective, a moment when we can appreciate AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for our intellect.

To explore my other thoughts on whether AI is merely ChatGPT Boilerplate 3.0, feel free to check out the link.

The first video, "Can A.I. Write Your Book for You?" dives into the implications of using AI in the writing process. It examines how automation impacts personal creativity and ownership in literary endeavors.

Chapter 2: AI's Impact on Book Reviews

In the second video, "AI is Destroying Book Reviews," we discuss the consequences of AI-generated content on the integrity of literary critiques and the broader implications for readers and authors alike.