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ChatGPT didn’t write this. Here’s why you need to know that

It is easy to default to AI for your writing, and there is no denying its use. But it has its limits. Originality and effective storytelling have their place, even at work and study.

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People can now use AI to create stories.

People can now use AI to create stories.

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Julien Cayla

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Recent headlines announce the end of writing. In the United States, copywriters are being laid off as companies switch to ChatGPT. Hollywood writers have gone on strike, urging studios to impose restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard their employment.

A wave of techno-panic has also engulfed universities. Students have jumped on AI tools to write essays, and universities are scrambling to adapt.

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