Overview
The world of writing is undergoing a profound shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) moving from a simple editing assistant to a partner in the creative process, or even a sole creator. AI tools are evolving rapidly, with significant changes almost daily, and individual experiences with these tools can vary widely. While some people are still skeptical of their potential, it is almost a consensus that the latest generation of AI-powered tools is impressive. Today, they are not only used for spell-checking; they can generate book titles, create detailed outlines, and produce complete manuscripts. With these changes, the influx of new material being produced every day is growing rapidly, often with questionable standards, and writers are challenged to keep their voice heard and maintain quality and authenticity. At the same time, publishing houses are offering minimalistic contracts with often insufficient editing processes and copyright protection. Our research categorizes AI usage into three levels - from basic text refinement to full-scale content generation. Interviews with several individuals - book authors, researchers, journalists, lecturers, and bloggers - highlight a distinction between the potential of AI for practical applications and its limitations in capturing the personal, authentic, and artistic aspects of writing, and remind us of the challenges writers and researchers are facing.
