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Can AI make true art? Local sci-fi author Ted Chiang says no

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Generative AI is the source of a lot of angst.  For students, for workers, for artists.  We’ll talk to Bellevue-based science fiction writer Ted Chiang about how he thinks about it as a writer. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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