Having the AI Discussion

Been hearing a lot of talk about AI lately. Whether speculating about it in conversations, hearing about it on podcasts or gleaning commentary from random reels. Sure, the AI discussion is not new - it’s been on my radar for a while. I’m noticing it coming up more frequently though. So, I thought I’d jump into the conversation, as I believe my point of view is varied. I’m guessing this may only partially resonate with those who give a listen to what I have to say. As I’m not taking a hard stance for or against something (spoiler alert) Although I state the claim that I don’t personally use AI to write or create. That’s what I choose for my process. As a writer for many years, I simply choose the natural process that I’ve been using. It hasn’t always been easy, and part of my ongoing challenge was to train my brain to collate my ideas and find coherency in how I choose my own voice in sharing about the given topic. Some people are choosing to outsource this part of the process. I think I understand why people would choose to do that. I also think it’s great to discuss these choices and how these things evolve. Continual technological advancements change the setting to which we interact. So even if my behavior (or yours) stays the same, it may be perceived differently relative to those advancements. Hence, this latest nudge inspiring me to talk more about this publicly. Since the setting and framing has changed - and more technological advancements are being adopted by a larger selection of the population than before - assumptions can be made that writers are using LLM’s to assist their process. When in fact, not all writers are doing this. We may have reached a precipice in which natural writers have to qualify their writing methodology as prevailing assumptions continue. It’s reasonable to say, we’re at a point where these distinctions are fitting to be made. Since those who are using AI don’t have to claim they are, it’s blending into the pool of writers not using it. I’m sensing that the trend will continue where readers assume it’s used, even when it’s not. So, as a writer - if there’s a distinction you have to make about your process... make it! If you listen to my commentary here, I’d love to hear your thoughts if anything landed for you. (And I’d even be open to some opposition of thoughts - as long as it doesn’t destroy our nervous systems, ha) So yeah, where are you at with using AI to write things for/with you? Are you noticing the AI discussion amping up within your social circles? High Heart Weekly is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to High Heart Weekly at jamesgovernale.substack.com/subscribe