Will AI wipe out the writing race? - The clash of opportunity and threat

 Will AI wipe out the writing race? - The clash of opportunity and threat Dr. Vijay Garg

The rise of artificial intelligence has revolutionized every field, and the world of writing is no exception. Powerful generative AI models like CHATGPIT have raised the question: Will AI wipe out the writing race? The question is as simple as its answer is complex. Experts are divided on the subject. While some consider it an impending threat to creativity, others see it as a powerful tool that augments human writing. Key concerns about AI: Threat or challenge? Job loss: AI can produce content much faster and at lower cost. This poses a threat to the jobs of writers, especially those engaged in routine or repetitive writing tasks (such as data-driven reports, general news stories, or initial drafting). Lack of originality: AI models are trained on vast repositories of existing data. Critics believe that AI-generated content often lacks the original ideas, deep human emotions, cultural references, and personal experiences that are essential for a masterpiece. Risk of plagiarism: Content created by AI, which is based on existing internet data, can be unwittingly accused of plagiarism. Lack of human touch: Writing is not just a collection of words, but an art that reflects the personality, perspective, and sensitivity of the writer. AI lacks this human touch. AI: A new opportunity for writers In the future, writers will not disappear, but their role will certainly change. AI can emerge as a co-worker, not a destroyer: Increased productivity: AI helps with spelling, grammar correction, proofreading, and translation into different languages, making the publishing process faster and more efficient. Idea development): AI can boost writers’ creativity by giving them new plot ideas, themes, and early drafting assistance. Time savings: By delegating routine and technical writing tasks to AI, writers can focus their valuable time on original ideas, storytelling, and depth of emotion. Benefits in the publishing industry: Publishers are reducing their costs and increasing their reach by using AI in book layout, cover design, and reader data analysis.

The growing power of AI – and the intellectual challenge of humans

Today, AI can write articles, stories, summaries, reports, and even poems in seconds. Its speed, data-analysis capabilities, and use of language are astonishing. Many publishing houses are using it for early drafts, research, and editing. It has put increased pressure on the traditional world of writing to be more intelligent. But the important question is, can AI replace human writing by simply adding information? Or is creativity still a human intellectual specialty? Creation is not just words – it is experience.

True writing is not just about adding facts, but also bringing layers of experiences, depth of emotions, truth of struggles and the heat of circumstances. AI can add words, but it cannot live life. It knows neither the pain of love, nor the pain of victory or defeat, nor the untold pain of society. Therefore, its art of writing may be technical, not emotional.

The role of the writer will change, but will not end.

In the age of AI, the importance of the writer will not end, but his role will evolve in a new direction –

The demand for creative minds will increase. Who can imagine beyond AI?

The leadership of ideology will be provided by the writer. While AI will become only an assistant.

The value of human experience will increase. Because that is what makes writing alive.

AI-guided editing and research will make writers more efficient, leading to further improvements in quality.

AI is a powerful tool, but tools can never replace the craftsman.

The danger lies not with AI, but with human carelessness.

If writers start relying solely on AI, stop reading and studying, and abandon their own thinking – only then will the writer species be in danger. Not because of AI, but because of the laziness of the creator.

What will the future be like? The future will be mixed— AI will soon create the writing format,

but the final shape and depth will be given by humans.

AI will take over the technical language,

but only the writer with a soul will write.

In short, AI will not eliminate the writer; it will challenge the writer to be even better. Conclusion: The Future of Writing - The advent of 'human-centric' AI is not ending the future of writing, it is changing it. The writer's true talent and human sensitivity will remain at the heart of writing. The writer is the artist who puts soul into the story. AI can be a wonderful tool that simplifies the writing process, but it cannot understand the depth of human emotions, moral dilemmas and personal experiences to create a unique work. To be successful, writers must embrace AI as a powerful ally, not as a competitor. The writers of the future will be those who use AI tools wisely, opening up new dimensions of originality and creativity.

Dr. Vijay Garg Retired Principal Malout Punjab