There’s a lot of angst over AI use in writing, but I can’t say I share it. Whether you need help with a lesson plan, a memo, a speech, or a letter, AI’s got you. I use it myself as a thesaurus and to check odd spelling and grammar constructions when I’m editing. It’s an amazing new tool, and, like any other new tool (think printing press, telephone, internet), once it’s unleashed, there’s no calling it back. Emerging technology fundamentally changes the world. And that’s ok. There was no perfect, idyllic time in the past when everything was better. We live when we live, and we use the tools of our age. We don’t shun the calculator because it allows us to bypass math-by-brain-and-hand. We instead ensure our kids learn basic mathematical concepts, and then we introduce them to this incredible tool that enables them to take math to the next level. ChatGPT is a gift to the time-crunched and to those who struggle to put their thoughts on paper. Does it come with its own set of risks and problems? Of course it does. But if we see it as the tool that it is, we can manage the accompanying issues and successfully incorporate it into our toolbox.
Or, as ChatGPT puts it…Using AI as a writing aid is entirely acceptable because it functions like any other tool designed to enhance creativity, efficiency, and clarity. Just as spellcheckers and grammar tools assist with mechanics, AI can help brainstorm ideas, suggest phrasing, and overcome writer’s block without replacing the writer’s unique voice or intent. It offers a collaborative partner that responds instantly, making it especially useful for drafting, editing, or exploring different styles and tones. As long as the writer remains engaged and critically evaluates the AI’s output, using it is not only ethical but often empowering—helping writers focus more on meaning and message than mechanics.
This is a test.
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E is for Editing 