Around the first of last year I discovered AI, (artificial intelligence) and found out that it became very easy for me to assemble an article. I could come up with a few ideas and then consult AI and ask to expand on those ideas. In a matter of seconds, Boom! An instant article that was always near twice the length I ever came up with…… AI would really fluff up an idea.
Couldn’t think of something to write about? Just ask AI and poof! There are twenty or more writing prompts for you. Pick a prompt and AI easily creates a story for you. Wow! This is really becoming simple.
Unfortunately, I now feel that this is not me. I now feel that I am just an outlet for some unnamed artificial intelligence. AI has made me lazy. It has become difficult for me to get the creative juices flowing without AI. The above is me without AI.
This is the same with AI
Around the first of this year I discovered AI, (artificial intelligence) and found out that it became very easy for me to assemble an article. I could come up with a few ideas and then consult AI and ask to expand on those ideas, which opened up a whole new realm of creativity. With just a simple prompt, I could engage the AI in a dialogue, exploring different angles and perspectives that I might not have considered on my own. In a matter of seconds, Boom! An instant article that was always near twice the length I ever came up with. This technology was not just about word count; it was about the depth and breadth of information that it could provide, transforming a mere concept into a comprehensive piece of writing. AI would really fluff up an idea, adding layers of detail and nuance, turning my initial thoughts into a well-rounded discussion that was informative and engaging for readers.
Couldn’t think of something to write about? Just ask AI and poof! There are twenty or more writing prompts for you, carefully designed to spark your creativity and help you break through writer’s block. Pick a prompt, and AI easily creates a story for you, crafting engaging plots and dynamic characters that come to life right before your eyes. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a novel, a short story, or even just a whimsical tale, the possibilities are endless. Wow! This is really becoming simple, as technology transforms the writing process into an effortless and enjoyable adventure, allowing you to explore new ideas and perspectives in no time.
Unfortunately, I now feel that this is not me. I now feel that I am just an outlet for some unnamed artificial intelligence, a mere vessel through which its ideas flow. AI has made me lazy, almost reliant on its algorithms to spark my imagination. It has become difficult for me to get the creative juices flowing without AI, leaving me frustrated and yearning for the days when I could generate ideas and express myself freely without assistance. The more I depend on this technology, the more I sense a disconnect from my authentic self and inner creativity, which feels stifled and overshadowed by an ever-present digital influence. I find myself questioning whether I can truly think independently or if I am simply echoing what has been fed to me.
I really don’t know what direction this will lead to. I may decide to just write without AI assistance or retire from blogging. Or I may accept the fact that artificial intelligence is the future and go with it.
This is the same paragraph with AI assistance. I really don’t know what direction this will lead to. At this point, I feel quite torn; I may decide to just write without AI assistance, embracing the raw authenticity of my thoughts, or I might even consider retiring from blogging altogether if I feel too overwhelmed by the rapid changes in technology. On the other hand, I am also considering whether I should accept the fact that artificial intelligence is undeniably the future. It could offer new opportunities and perspectives, so perhaps I should adapt and go with it, using AI as a tool to enhance my creativity rather than replace it, finding a balance that respects both traditional writing and innovative tech.
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Thank you Tom for being so open in this blog post about how the AI tools you use (Microsoft Copilot and Grok) result in content which is different from your writing style. I understand that the three paths you are currently considering are: writing without AI assistance, retiring from blogging or continue to rely on AI for your blog posts. I found another path based on years of lived experience using a different completely free-to-use AI tool, which is not one of the AI tools which you currently utilize. When I send message drafts to the AI tool I choose to use for review (including this public comment), I evaluate editing suggestions and decide if I want to use each one or not. For me, sending message drafts to AI is about collaborating with the tool so that my message lands in a voice which is my own. Example: Yesterday I was drafting an email to a Vice President of Product Management of a company I receive service from. The AI suggested wording which was too casual in one sentence and problematic in another section. I evaluated the suggested edits, discarding some and keeping others. In other words, I use my AI tool of choice as an editing collaborator, not a fix my writing for me tool. Suggestion: Perhaps when you ask Grok or Copilot to edit something you wrote, you could prompt your AI tool of choice to offer editing suggestions for you to evaluate. That way, a final product created with AI assistance would be more you. Meaning: Tom’s writing voice using Tom’s writing style. I share the above suggestion as someone who does not use Grok or Copilot, so I cannot guarantee the path I suggest will work for you with Microsoft or X’s AI product. I offer the suggestion in an effort to help. Full disclosure: All of the paragraphs in my comment here were typed by me. The AI tool I use suggested that I edit the first sentence of my first paragraph to make that sentence more conversational. I then edited the sentence’s wording.
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Thanks for the input, Blake. CoPilot has become my primary AI. CoPilot has told me that the modifications are similar to what I have written previously. It is kind of spooky but many times I agree with the modifications. Sometimes, I feel that AI is beginning to know about me better than I do. Also, I take an AI composition and ask another AI for their comments and then edit both to fit the way I want it. I am always the final decision. They haven’t taken me over yet.
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