What Do Writers Need to Know About AI?

One big question that came up recently when we asked our members what more the IWSG could do for them was the issue of AI content. There is a lot of information out there and unfortunately no clear-cut answers. However, below are some resources that will guide you.

On the question of ethics –

From the Alliance of Independent Authors: AI for Authors: Practical and Ethical Guidelines

From Originality.AI: The Ethics Of AI-Generated Content

Ways that writers can benefit from AI -

From Forbes: 13 Ways Writers Should Embrace Generative AI

From Tailwind: 6 Benefits of Using AI Writing Tools for Content Creation

From Reddress Compliance: The Benefits of Using AI Tools for Writers

There are many AI writing tools and plugins, ranging from help with creativity to marketing –

HyperWrite
ChatGPT
Show Me
Wolfram Alpha
AskYourPDF
Anyword
Sudowrite
Jasper
Grammarly
Writesonic
CopyAI
Rytr

ProWritingAid
Assistant by Scite
Type
Buffer’s AI Assistant
Writer
Frase IO
Quillbot AI
SEOwind
ZeroGPT

Some publications and companies won’t accept AI created content. And there are programs that check for AI usage –


Originality.ai
Copyleaks
Sapling

AI created material also brings up other issues regarding copyright. It can generate content that infringes on copyrighted material. There is also the question of whether AI created content can be copyrighted –

Court Finds AI-Generated Work Not Copyrightable for Failure to Meet "Human Authorship" Requirement—But Questions Remain

Artificial Intelligence Systems Present Copyright Infringement Concerns and Challenges

Can AI be creative? Global copyright laws need an answer.

While there are still questions surrounding AI, we here at the IWSG hope that the above information helps you to make a smart choice when it comes to working with AI.