Why You Should Almost Never Use AI to Write Substantive Content
AndyMasley · x · 2026-08-07
The author argues strongly against using AI to write blog posts, research reports, or thoughtful emails. Writing is not just typing; it is an essential part of the thinking process.
Key arguments include:
- Writing is thinking: Delegating writing to AI deprives the author of the cognitive process required to reach deeper insights.
- Subtle flaws: AI-generated text is often vague or wrong in ways that are hard to notice.
- Misleading: Unlabeled AI writing is rude and deceptive to readers.
However, the author is not entirely anti-AI. He advocates using AI for auxiliary tasks like transcribing audio, analyzing data, brainstorming, and providing feedback on human drafts, but draws a hard line at using it to generate the actual text.
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