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Veteran writer shares tips for leveraging AI to enhance, not replace, human creativity

Jim VandeHei, an experienced writer, shares his insights on effectively using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT for writing. He emphasizes that while AI can lead to dull and robotic output if used lazily, it can significantly enhance thinking and expression when employed with skill and persistence. VandeHei outlines his personal approach, which involves setting strict rules for the AI, being precise about writing and editing styles, and feeding the AI with numerous examples of his own work to ensure the output matches his voice and standards. AI

IMPACT Provides practical guidance for professionals on how to integrate AI tools into their writing workflows to improve quality and efficiency.

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    Jim VandeHei: Writing with AI

    <p>Few <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/how-to-use-chatbot-chatgpt-claude-gemini" target="_blank">AI use cases</a> elicit more outrage than writing: <em>Using AI makes writing duller ... dumber ... robotic. It kills thinking ... creativity ... originality. It produces sa…