The debate over artificial intelligence in creative writing has intensified after NaNoWriMo announced it would allow AI usage in its annual writing challenge. Writer Savannah Cordova, in an article for VentureBeat, argues that while AI can serve as a limited auxiliary tool for tasks like brainstorming or spelling, it should not be used for core creative writing as it diminishes both skills and satisfaction.
The author points to several concerning developments, including Clarkesworld magazine’s suspension of submissions due to AI-generated content flooding, and educational institutions’ struggles with AI-written assignments. Cordova emphasizes that AI-generated writing lacks originality since it operates on pattern recognition, and argues that meaningful literature can only come from unique human experiences and intentions.