Writers need fresh ideas to compete with AI: Amish Tripathi
With technology moving ahead so fast, artificial intelligence is no longer just about handling data or doing repetitive jobs. It is now stepping into the world of creativity, having a big impact on writers who work in real-time.Well-known author Amish Tripathi shared his thoughts on this change, recognising both the challenges and the opportunities that come with AI's growing influence. Speaking on the sidelines of the Vahani Scholarship Trust Summer Workshop, he said, 'AI is very creative, so writers need to come up with fresh and creative ideas to compete with it.'advertisementHis view shows what many writers feel today -- that AI is not just a tool any more, but something they need to compete with.
What once seemed like a tool to assist writers has now evolved into a powerful creative force. Tripathi pointed out that AI is not just changing writing, but many other areas too.'It is influencing everybody and is a tough competitor,' he said, showing that AI is now a big part of the creative process and no longer stays in the background.THE AI ADVANTAGE IN RESEARCHHowever, Tripathi also highlights a significant advantage of AI, its unmatched research ability. 'AI can read as much as we humans will never be able to do,' he said, adding that he even uses AI to help with his research. Because AI can go through large amounts of information so quickly, it can save writers a lot of time.advertisementBut he made one critical point that even though AI can work with huge amounts of data, it still depends on information that people have already given it.'The output that it creates has the data that humans have fed to it,' he explained. So, while AI is great at mixing information and giving results fast, it still doesn't have the depth or personal touch that comes from human experience.Writers today are being pushed to be more original and to think outside the box. If they want to stay ahead of AI's polished results, they need to avoid the usual ideas and go for something truly fresh. This is a reminder to dig deep into what makes us human and tell stories that machines can't copy.As the line between human and machine creativity gets thinner, one thing stays true, even though AI can copy, only real human thoughts and emotions can truly connect with readers.- Ends
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