House of Cards: Renewal

[Headstall]

I just watched a piece on CNN about AI, and it makes me so angry. I feel a sense of doom for what is coming.

[Headstall]

Yes, AI is actively writing fiction, ranging from flash fiction to full-length novels, and even claiming regional literary prizes. However, the role of AI in writing is a subject of intense debate within the literary community. [1, 2, 3]

How AI is Being Used

• Collaborative Writing: Many authors use AI as a brainstorming, outlining, and editing assistant to push through writer's block.
• Mass Production: Some authors utilize generative AI to write, self-publish, and sell hundreds of books—particularly in formulaic genres like romance.
• Experimental Literature: AI systems have authored standalone experimental novels, such as 1 the Road. [1, 2, 3]

Current Limitations and Criticisms

• Lack of Originality: AI models generate text based on averages of previously written data, often resulting in formulaic, bland, or overwritten narratives lacking genuine human emotion. [1, 2, 3]
• Plagiarism & Ethics: The training data for these models often includes copyrighted books, raising major legal and ethical concerns for authors. [1, 2]

 

Industry Response

Many writers and editors view mass-produced AI fiction as a threat to the livelihood of human creators. Some literary institutions have even faced backlash for recognizing AI-written short stories in prestigious competitions. Many literary creatives fear a future where human-written books become "luxury items" while AI floods the market with free or cheap text. [1, 2, 3]

[Headstall]

I will quit writing before I ever use AI. I promise myself that, because what would be the point.  

[dughlas]

1 hour ago, Headstall said:

Hi, all.  

And Spikey.

[spike382]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

And Spikey.

Am I not part of "all"?  Kind of a philosophical question.  

[dughlas]

1 hour ago, spike382 said:

Am I not part of "all"?  Kind of a philosophical question.  

Well, you're certainly not "nothing" so I guess you would be "all". 

[spike382]

2 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Well, you're certainly not "nothing" so I guess you would be "all". 

[Headstall]

28 minutes ago, spike382 said:

Calm down.  

[spike382]

8 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Calm down.  

[Albert1434]

30 minutes ago, spike382 said:

He is on speed! 

[spike382]

Just now, Albert1434 said:

He is on speed! 

I wouldn’t go that far. 

[Albert1434]

1 minute ago, spike382 said:

I wouldn’t go that far. 

That seems a lie!  That is what all you speedy types say!

Edited June 4 by Albert1434

[chris191070]

[Page Scrawler]

19 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

Good morning, Chris. 

[Bucket1]

15 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Not for too much longer… holidays to Australia are only weeks away  

[Bucket1]

15 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

Hey, Tea Bat.  What’s brewing?

A naked tea from the Daintree Rainforest region, a mellow and soothing tea  

I use it for my blends but it is good all by itself

What about you?

[Bucket1]

13 hours ago, Headstall said:

I just watched a piece on CNN about AI, and it makes me so angry. I feel a sense of doom for what is coming.

There are so many issues to deal with here. Both the written and visual art space have major problems with “creative” output. Wonky fingers and AI hallucinations are issues that don’t seem to go away. IP theft is something the tech industry doesn’t want to acknowledge. There is a long long list of things that need to be sorted. 

[chris191070]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

Not for too much longer… holidays to Australia are only weeks away  

We leave UK on 26th July via Hong Kong to Brisbane.

[dughlas]

2 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

A naked tea from the Daintree Rainforest region, a mellow and soothing tea  

I use it for my blends but it is good all by itself

What about you?

Naked tea?  Is that a new twist on al fresco?

[dughlas]

[Bucket1]

1 hour ago, dughlas said:

Naked tea?  Is that a new twist on al fresco?

It’s a bit chilly for al fresco but it might work after a session in a floatation tank or sauna 

[Bucket1]

2 hours ago, chris191070 said:

We leave UK on 26th July via Hong Kong to Brisbane.

It’s been a couple of years since I visited Brissie but there is good food to be enjoyed in the city. 

[spike382]

[Albert1434]

Aloha All 

 

[Page Scrawler]

6 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

What about you?

Iced black tea with strawberry and basil.