A parent says AI made them realize it may be the last time they told their daughter to become a writer
wfithian · x · 2026-07-28
The author says the essay struck a personal nerve: a couple of years ago, they realized it might be the last time they told their young daughter she could grow up to be a writer.
They argue that the danger is not only tragic but also practical, because replacing human labor erodes something society is already beginning to lose.
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