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Lately I’ve been thinking about AI as a tool for writers. It’s a great tool, but of course it will never embody the heart or soul of a sentient being. (And as an aside, when I think of AI, I can’t help but smile as I think of the movie, The Terminator.)
You may have heard this quote before about the human mind: it’s a wonderful servant, but a terrible master. Perhaps the same can be said of AI.
This post from author K.M. Weiland on Exploring the Impact of AI on Fiction Writing, provides a great overview of the issues to consider. One aspect I find particularly important to be aware of, is the environmental impact of AI. Weiland writes:
One of my greatest concerns about AI—which is spoke…