Does Using AI Content Creation Tools as a Professional Writer Make You Feel Guilty?

“The sad thing about artificial intelligence is that it lacks artifice and therefore intelligence.”

— Jean Baudrillard

Today, almost every writer has dabbled with AI tools in one way or another. We’ve all used them to generate content, but a lingering feeling of guilt often emerges when it comes time to hit that “PUBLISH” button.

So, should you feel guilty for using AI in your writing? Well, the answer lies in drawing a clear line between ethical usage and deceptive practices.

Passing off AI-generated content as your own is a disservice to your readers, who trust and connect with your unique voice. After all, your distinct perspective draws them to your blogs. Offering them AI-generated content betrays that trust, leaving you with a sense of guilt.

Not to mention, AI tools serve you a summarized version of the content already published online, leading to plagiarism [Guilt multiplies]

How can you use AI responsibly without being buried under the mountain of guilt?

1. Research: Some research articles can be too long to read. To save time, use AI tools like Google Bard for summarizing the report. It will generate a succinct version of that report.

2. Overcome writer’s block: Nothing scares a writer more than a blank page. If you have the subject matter expertise but don’t know where to start, AI can generate content that may spark some ideas for brainstorming.

3. Repurpose content for social media: If you’ve created and published a top-performing post, why not milk the idea and reshare it on a different platform? Your AI friends can help you convert old content into fresh formats without having to start from scratch.

AI may excel at data analysis and pattern recognition but cannot replicate the depth of human emotion, intuition, and empathy. Our ability to infuse stories with our own experiences and connect with readers is what sets us apart.

So, should we feel guilty for leveraging AI content creation tools as professional writers? Absolutely not. It’s about striking a balance and using these tools as aids to amplify our skills, not as crutches to rely on entirely. Make AI your assistant; not your master.

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