I challenged ChatGPT to a writing competition. Could it actually replace me?
In week two of Rhik Samadder’s diary, our resident AI skeptic put his reputation on the line
Every writer I know is in despair at the prospect being replaced by AI. Many of them say they never use it on principle; I know all of them do.
So this week, as part of my AI diary, I’m conducting the forbidden experiment in plain sight. I’m going toe to toe with ChatGPT as a creative writer. Can it truly match me, and might it replace me? Let’s settle this.
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