AI Writing is Fine, Hiding It Is Not: Why Writing Serves as a Check
Afinetheorem · x · 2026-09-01
The author argues that using AI for writing is acceptable, but concealing its use is problematic. Using the example of a White House aide's article, they note that readers expect personal insights from the author. If AI writes it without disclosure, the reader's time is wasted, effectively breaking the function of writing as a verification of authorship and authenticity.
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