The AI Writer’s Paradox: Finding Authenticity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI Writing Journey v8)
Be honest. The sentence you’re reading right now—can you really tell if it’s been generated by AI or a human being? The line has never been blurrier—and for writers navigating this new landscape, that question has never been more consequential. This piece represents my eighth attempt at articulating a complex journey with artificial intelligence as a writing partner. In addition to the content here, the previous versions (linked below) serve as tangible evidence of the ideas explored, including my evolving relationship with AI. Everything from naïve infatuation to complicated collaboration to “I have no idea where to draw the line between mine and the AI’s work anymore.” The Seduction of Artificial Validation My writing journey began in July 2024 with a story I felt compelled to tell. Armed with a writing confidence courtesy of school education and my mother, I took my first steps into serious writing. Thanks to my existing relationship with ChatGPT, which had left me more comfortable ...