#AIastool

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Entry 7: I Use AI, so what?

I’ve come across creators and artists who swear by a zero-AI policy.

I get it, and not long ago, I would have agreed with them. But something happened: AI got better.

Every industry has been feeding this beast, and it was only a matter of time before it got freakishly good. So good that it’s putting people out of jobs. 

I get why people are angry about it. No one likes the idea of their job being automated. That’s a totally understandable reaction. But one that still ignores something important.

AI can’t do, and excuse my language, shit without humans. 

Sure, it’s taking over some roles, but there are spaces where it won’t even come close—namely, the creative sector.

Writing, music, painting, photography—these are the fields where AI sticks out like a sore thumb. You can spot an AI-made image from a mile away. It’s too clean, too stupid, or both. 

When it comes to writing, it gets repetitive and lacks the heart of what makes something human—creativity. So why do I use it?

Because it has its upsides

Here is the thing, I suck at editing.

I’ve been bad at it since I began writing seriously. 

For someone in my position, there are only three options: learn how to edit, hire a professional editor, or use AI. So I came up with a neat idea.

Why not get a better editor and learn how to edit—all at the low, low price of $0?

When used correctly, artificial intelligence can make that happen. To show you what I mean, I’ll share a glimpse of how I work.

This is a paragraph from one of the posts I’ve recently made.

The initial paragraph where it says ‘Original Paragraph’, is mine. No AI, no outside help, just raw human hands in action.

Then there is the suggested version, which is ChatGPT’s revised version. As you can see for yourself, there isn’t much difference between the two, only a slight change in flow.

But the most important part is the following section. ‘Why the changes’ section clearly outlines the alterations made and why. 

I’m not great at editing. I tend to add too many unnecessary words, make a lot of grammatical mistakes, and generally struggle with the technical side of writing. Plus, hiring a professional editor or teacher isn’t an option for me. So, using AI was a no-brainer.

Here is another example: 

Not much of a difference between the original and the revised, right?

It takes what's inherently human and kicks the kinks from it.

The main grunt work is done by yours truly, with my heart and soul, and then, said AI simply shapes it up a bit. 

Let's not forget that this is a tool of convenience like the thousands of others we’ve made before. 

Does it have downsides? Absolutely. But can it undermine human ingenuity? Absolutely not, unless we allow that to happen.

The stupid thing is here, with its own set of problems. Yes, it stole what others have worked hard for. I know very well it made some people homeless. But the irony is, humans are behind this tool every step of the way.

Like humans, It’s flawed. Like humans, it steals and displaces. But we’re learning the consequences, albeit slowly.

There are laws now for AI infringements and plagiarism. People are finding more ways to protect their work. And AI is being integrated into the workforce instead of replacing human hands.

I’ll say it again: AI is just a tool—a tool created by humans. And eventually, it will be part of our society, and you won’t even know the difference.

But for now, the only question that remains is: can this help you? 

For me, it’s a yes, In some ways. But if you see the issue from a different angle, then that is your choice and no one else. 

I came across a post here on Tumblr talking about how AI has 0 percent business in creative spaces. I prefer to say around 10 percent is where I draw the line. 

Not just editing but also brainstorming a cool idea. Or generating prompts, and offering an interesting perspective when I’m mulling something over. 

I sometimes sit and chat with ChatGPT like it’s a human being, and the insights it gives are just wild! Seriously, give it a shot.

But hey, that’s just me, what do you think?

Maybe you’ll convince a fellow creative to ditch AI. Or maybe you’ll think I’m not a writer for even considering it

Let me hear your thoughts in the comments.