Ep. 052 - AI and the NaNoWriMo Controversy Update

A few months ago, a controversy involving a statement made by a NaNoWriMo official sparked a controversy surrounding the use of AI. While the initial response and outcry from the statement was briefly covered, we wanted to check in on what has happened since. We talk about the history behind NaNoWriMo, what the organization is, where the controversy started, what writers/authors were concerned about, and the organization's response.  Peter talks through a statement released by NaNoWriMo and used an article from Wired for background on the topic. Both of those are linked down below. Be sure to read them both for more in-depth information.  Articles/Statements  Wired Article - NaNoWriMo Organizers Said It Was Classist and Ableist to Condemn AI. All Hell Broke Loose. NaNoWriMo's Statement on AI Timestamps Biz Buzz: AI and NaNoWriMo Update (3:31) Show Links Previous AI discussions - Can I, or Should I, Use AI as an Author  Last year's NaNoWriMo discussion - Welcome to NaNoWriMo The Author's Voice Links  The Blank Page to Bestseller Course - ON SALE NOW - Use code "BLANK" at checkout for $700 in savings!  NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org