Almost Never Use AI to Write Anything Substantive
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- The writing process is the thinking process; using AI to write bypasses essential intellectual work.
- AI-generated text often contains subtle vagueness and errors that are difficult to detect, undermining clarity and accuracy.
- Using AI for writing without disclosure is rude and misleading to readers, violating the implicit writer-reader contract.
- Limited exceptions exist, such as for highly formulaic texts or when AI output is clearly labeled and heavily edited.
- AI remains useful for non-writing tasks like brainstorming, data analysis, and copy editing, but not for generating substantive prose.