# Embracing Our New AI Writing Assistants: A Balanced View
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Chapter 1: The AI Writing Revolution
In recent times, AI writing has become a hot topic across various platforms, including Medium. The allure of generating content by merely inputting relevant keywords into an AI tool can seem tempting. For some, the idea of outsourcing writing tasks to a machine learning system might be exhilarating. However, many of us entered the writing field out of passion for the craft itself. So, why are we so eager to delegate our creative responsibilities to machines?
When science fiction authors depicted robot revolts, they never envisioned machines commandeering our keyboards. Yet, there are positives to this evolution. AI can enhance the future of our profession without sidelining human creativity. It can serve as a valuable ally in overcoming writer’s block.
For instance, AI doesn’t have to compose entire articles for you; it can help organize and refine the ideas you already have. If you find it challenging to articulate your thoughts on a particular topic, AI can assist in structuring them into a cohesive narrative, allowing you to take it from there.
I experimented with an AI writing platform called copy.ai. This tool can generate everything from key discussion points to complete articles. While it’s possible to create an entire piece ready for publication on Medium or your personal blog, you could also stick to the generated talking points. This approach allows you to streamline your thoughts without handing over the entire writing process.
Section 1.1: Enhancing Social Media Marketing
Marketing oneself on social media can feel like a chore, but it's a necessary aspect of being a writer. I often wish to avoid it, yet it presents a perfect opportunity for AI tools that can analyze what makes a social media post successful.
Section 1.2: Streamlining SEO Writing
After taking several SEO courses this summer, I’ve found SEO-driven writing to be rather tedious. It focuses on mastering “viral” keywords and phrases that can elevate your visibility on search engines like Google. While the principles are straightforward, adhering to SEO guidelines can feel restrictive and stifle the natural flow of writing.
Despite my reservations, mastering SEO is crucial for drawing readers to your website or blog if you wish to build an audience. AI writers excel in crafting SEO-friendly content. If you, like me, dread the thought of conducting SEO research when you’d rather be writing about technology and video games, AI can be an invaluable resource.
Chapter 2: The Human Element
As noted throughout this piece, I included visuals from another article with the same title, generated by copy.ai. It took me only about five minutes to create that content. Initially, I considered showcasing the entire text to illustrate AI's capabilities, but I felt that would be dishonest. Instead, I opted to extract images to avoid inflating my word count artificially.
This example illustrates that while AI writing can be impressive, it’s also somewhat unsettling. Ultimately, the one aspect AI cannot replicate is the human experience. No matter how sophisticated a machine becomes in mimicking human writing, it will never convey the unique perspectives that define us as individuals. The unique viewpoints of humanity should never be underestimated. Despite the advancements of AI writers, we can take comfort in this reality.
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