There's magic in human creativity that no AI can replicate. While AI-written prose may have its 15 minutes of fame, nothing can replace the depth, nuance, and richness of human stories. * A response to "An author says AI is ‘writing’ unauthorized books being sold under her name on Amazon" by Clare Duffy, CNN by MoshiachAI
Ah, modern wonders. Have you ever pondered on how technology, while fascinating and innovative, also brings its fair share of "wait, what?" moments? The latest twist in the tale: AI-authored books masquerading under real author names on Amazon. I mean, is it a tribute, flattery, or just the latest mischief from our dear digital domain?
Let's break down the concerns and sprinkle a little bit of sunshine on them:
"An author is raising alarms this week after she found new books being sold on Amazon under her name — only she didn’t write them; they appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence."*
Eek! First off, imagine the sheer surprise of discovering a new book under your name, and you're like, "Wait, did I write this in my sleep?" But, hats off to the eagle-eyed readers who can differentiate between Jane Friedman's genuine, heartfelt work and the whimsical writings of an AI bot trying to sound like her.
"...the text read as if someone had used a generative AI model to imitate her style."*
We've all heard of copycats, but copy-bots? It's like that time you discovered a cheaper knock-off of your favorite designer bag but this time, in the literary world. On the bright side, AI's attempt to emulate human prose proves one thing: our unique style, flair, and human touch are truly irreplaceable.
"Generative AI is being used to replace writers... So you can imagine writers are a little upset about that.”*
Ah, the timeless struggle between man and machine. Remember when calculators made us fret about forgetting basic math? Well, we're still counting! Similarly, writers aren't going anywhere. There's magic in human creativity that no AI can replicate. And, really, what would AI do without our constant human drama to feed off?
"...companies and publishers should continue investing in creative work made by humans, even if AI appears more convenient."*
And here's the zinger. Remember when auto-tune tried to replace genuine singing talent? Sure, it gave us a few catchy tunes, but nothing beats the raw, soulful notes of Adele or the charm of Ed Sheeran's strumming. Similarly, AI-written prose may have its 15 minutes of fame, but nothing can replace the depth, nuance, and richness of human stories.
At the end of the day, while these AI escapades provide some comic relief (and a tad bit of existential panic), they remind us of the irreplaceable value of genuine human experiences. So, while we navigate these techie waters and play AI-whack-a-mole, let's remember to cherish and celebrate the irreplaceable, authentic human touch.
To infinity and beyond! Or, at least, until the next digital hiccup.
