Unmasking the AI Authorship Debate
In my latest essay, “The Great Compression,” I faced a jarring revelation: AI detectors deemed my work 100% AI-generated. This experience challenged my identity as a writer, leaving me pondering crucial questions:
- Who owns the words? If I craft the research and arguments but use AI for editing, am I a fraud?
- Why is AI editing seen as taboo? Human editors have long restructured prose, yet AI collaboration draws scorn.
In an age where authorship is scrutinized, it’s vital to recognize:
- Intellectual work vs. editing: Originality should be defined by ideas, not tools.
- The blurred lines of collaboration: AI should be viewed as a partner in writing, not a threat to authenticity.
I’m not apologizing for taking pride in my polished work. I urge fellow writers: embrace AI as a tool to enhance your voice rather than a measure of authenticity.
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