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Author's interest wanes with AI-assisted writing, citing loss of 'magic'

The author expresses a diminishing interest in written works when they discover AI assistance was involved in their creation. This sentiment stems from a belief that the process of creation is as significant as the final product, and AI involvement removes the perceived "magic" from the work, often correlating with a decline in quality. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential audience preference shift away from AI-generated content, impacting creators and publishers.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named individual about AI's impact on creative work.

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Author's interest wanes with AI-assisted writing, citing loss of 'magic'

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "When I learn something has been written or aided with the help of A.I., my interest evaporates no matter the quality — though more often than not the quality i

    "When I learn something has been written or aided with the help of A.I., my interest evaporates no matter the quality — though more often than not the quality is bad. The magic is gone. Are we not drawn to the art as much for the process as the product?" # AI # books # writing ht…