Artificial intelligence has become the main topic of our time, and it's not without reason. It's a technology that has revolutionized many aspects of our lives. Its potential is enormous. But is it also robbing us of our creativity? Don't worry, I don't want to cause panic. However, I want you to know that not everything is rosy. So, let's explore the potential disadvantages of relying too much on AI. And don't fret, I'll also show you some ways to make the most of it without risking anything along the way.
Yes, the boost provided by text generation tools based on artificial intelligence is undeniable. They can generate information out of thin air in a matter of seconds.
But at what cost?
The first problem that arises when using these tools is the lack of originality. If we rely too heavily on these tools, we will quickly fall into repetition and monotony. Creativity arises from breaking away from the established norms, from thinking outside the box.
But AI only creates things within a box.
But why? It's simple. The way these tools are designed makes them follow a consistent pattern of content generation. Creativity is limited within the very process of creation. If we tend to depend too much on these technologies, we will eventually lose our own voice. To avoid that, we must:
Break the box.
That's the first piece of advice I give you. Try to look beyond the same monotonous and boring horizon of generated texts that can now be found everywhere. On this journey, you will discover your own voice, a unique way of writing that only you can unlock because no one else in the world has lived your experiences or sees the world through your eyes.
A good writer doesn’t need to describe; they can show the world through their own eyes.
Which leads us to the next disadvantage: the lack of context and emotions. Due to the processes I explained earlier, AI can generate coherent and grammatically correct texts. This illusion might lead us to believe that there is a little writer working for us inside this small tool. But don't be fooled; it's not the case. Often, AI lacks the emotional depth and unique context that only a sensitive human can evoke.
The art of writing is based on conveying feelings and connecting with the reader in an authentic way. For us, it comes naturally as we are born to connect with others. We are social beings who can easily put ourselves in someone else's shoes.
AI connects with data, not with people.
The fact that various methods and processes are used to make word segmentation and possible connections a competent way of generating texts doesn't make AI competent at directly connecting with the human heart. Therefore, you should not try to emulate that aspect.
Tell stories instead of counting words.
Use these tools only to give yourself a little boost in generating ideas, as they can search their databases for the main coincidences that will help you connect with topics. But when it comes to creating the story and evoking images in the reader's mind, that responsibility lies with you.
Another aspect that tends to tarnish the reliability of these tools is their text generation capabilities. Many cases have been reported where the generated texts lack validity, leading to false or incorrect information. Blindly following such a tool could have severe consequences on our credibility and trust with the audience.
So, what should you do?
We must recognize the different advantages and disadvantages of these tools, which are ultimately just tools. We should not fall into the spiral of monotonous and uninteresting creation that comes from always doing the same thing. A more graphic example of this can be seen with some AI image generation tools. Many of the generated images are coherent and well-crafted, but upon closer inspection, certain aesthetic aspects cannot be emulated. Even important pieces of information can be missing. The most common example is with hands. The same applies to almost anything related to creation. Limit the use of AI to its fundamental advantages that I mentioned earlier, but you provide the main aesthetic element, the essence, the emotion - all of that comes from you.
