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AI for Authors in 2024 - The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Manage episode 410375211 series 1183726
The tools we use for writing have evolved over the centuries, from quill and inkpot to the printing press, to the word processor to AI. Recent developments in AI tools for writers have sparked everything from laughable images to controversy and fear.
Is AI evil? Is it safe?
In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss what you need to know about AI in our current day. You’ll learn
- How (and how early) it developed
- What threats it poses to writers
- What advantages it offers
- How to wield it for good in the world
Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn what to watch for and how AI can increase your writing output and improve your craft.
Chapters
1. AI for Authors in 2024 - The Good, Bad, and Ugly (00:00:00)
2. Is AI Evil? (00:06:51)
3. Is AI Safe? (00:09:11)
4. AI Makes Writing Easier (00:11:19)
5. AI Gives Big Tech Companies Control (00:13:56)
6. AI Makes Editing Easier (00:16:06)
7. AI Makes Publishing Easier (00:19:01)
8. AI Enables Reputation Theft (00:20:56)
9. AI Will Change How People Experience Nonfiction Books (00:21:42)
448 episodes
Manage episode 410375211 series 1183726
The tools we use for writing have evolved over the centuries, from quill and inkpot to the printing press, to the word processor to AI. Recent developments in AI tools for writers have sparked everything from laughable images to controversy and fear.
Is AI evil? Is it safe?
In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss what you need to know about AI in our current day. You’ll learn
- How (and how early) it developed
- What threats it poses to writers
- What advantages it offers
- How to wield it for good in the world
Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn what to watch for and how AI can increase your writing output and improve your craft.
Chapters
1. AI for Authors in 2024 - The Good, Bad, and Ugly (00:00:00)
2. Is AI Evil? (00:06:51)
3. Is AI Safe? (00:09:11)
4. AI Makes Writing Easier (00:11:19)
5. AI Gives Big Tech Companies Control (00:13:56)
6. AI Makes Editing Easier (00:16:06)
7. AI Makes Publishing Easier (00:19:01)
8. AI Enables Reputation Theft (00:20:56)
9. AI Will Change How People Experience Nonfiction Books (00:21:42)
448 episodes
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