The response below was generated by AI but the thoughts put into this response were purely mine. I still had to use my brain and rational in the prompt to generate an appropriate response that reflects my thoughts and feelings towards the subject being discussed. I saved some time writing it and time is the only factor I push for these days, how to get so much done in so little time?
I understand both perspectives on this issue. On one hand, relying too heavily on AI tools can make it seem like one is lacking in creativity or effort. On the other hand, AI can be a valuable tool for people with disabilities or those who are short on time, helping them to communicate more effectively. I particularly appreciate the nuanced perspective shared by Shadab, highlighting the tension between technological advancement and human creativity in writing. As Shadab points out, while AI tools can certainly enhance writing, they lack the human element – the feel and warmth of true emotions. This distinction is crucial, and it's interesting to note that readers may not always care about the difference between human feeling and human-like feeling. Perhaps the key is to view AI as a tool, rather than a crutch. Just as we use dictionaries, spellcheckers, and grammar tools to help us write better, AI can be used to assist with writing tasks without diminishing our own creativity or abilities. It's also worth noting that people with disabilities often have to rely on various tools and technologies to navigate the world, and AI is just one of many tools that can help level the playing field. Rather than judging someone for using AI, perhaps we should focus on the content and intent behind their message. Ultimately, the goal should be to communicate effectively and convey our ideas, regardless of the tools we use to get there. By embracing AI as a tool, rather than shunning it, we can create a more inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Shadab Husain Sent: 22 July 2025 02:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] When Writers Shame Others for Using AI This taps into a very timely and layered conversation that deeply concerns me: the tension between technological advancement and human creativity, particularly in writing. Bad writers have suddenly become good due to AI, and professional writers have begun to feel the heat. If I had cited a data to support my opinion (OPINION,) it would have been weightier. But it’s clear that companies are tossing out professional writers because AI-powered tools are quicker, more accurate, less costly. Writers do know that AI tools can’t replicate the human element – the feel and warmth of true emotions. They know in their bones that there’s an important difference between human feeling and human-like feeling – but most readers don’t care. So are such outpourings unsurprising? Though I denounce it, I feel that disability, in this instance, seems to have accidentally been caught in the crossfire. Opinions are personal! Shadab On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM anirudh rao <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: rather than judging whether it is right or wrong, it seems like purposefully being a devil's advocate for me. The question here is not the use of technology for writing which is a technology in itself but, specifically AI. How much control do we really have on AI not rephrasing our actual thoughts which is our original and how much of our originality is lost in rephrasing? As the AI models are trained on the external data, is it not plagiarism in some way to use them for our writing and claim that we write our own? On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Dear all, Lately, I am observing this disturbing trend on X (Twitter), where the writing community is acting so puritanically, using its collective arrogance to put down anyone using AI. As I opened the platform this morning sipping my regular cup of tea, I found a writer asking why people should use AI to compose a tweet? “Can’t they write even that?” was his question. It annoyed me so badly that I replied with unusual fury. “What if the user has Cerebral Palsy? What if he or she cannot hold their fingers steady to type on a touchpad? Should they always post their tweets with typos to prove that they are not using AI? Stop being condescending. I wish the world is as neat, as perfect, and as able as you imagine, but unfortunately it is not.” I am not sure if I should have exploded the way I did, but it annoys me to no end when people sneer at someone who they think uses technology because they are less capable as writers. Probably because it hits closer to home. I frequently point out to people that I have been a writer for twenty-five years (and I have written without AI). I am totally blind and use laptops and smartphones with screen readers. I used to put out tweets and social media posts with typos because the screen reader may not read something properly or the platform itself could be so frustratingly inaccessible for my screen reader. But with AI, I find a way to post a tweet that reads clean. Rather than focusing on what I say, they are worried about what tools I use to say it, which is none of anyone’s business, so long as I do not openly copy or plagiarise, which I do not do or approve. If the use of technology is your problem, we have been using some form of writing assistance for centuries. The dictionary gives us the meaning of a word. Will it be a fair argument if I say that you should write without a dictionary because it somehow helps you write better? What about spellcheckers? How many times do you notice the red line below the word or sentence you type and click to correct it? Funnily enough, people even approve of tools like Grammarly and Hemingway but have a problem with AI. They should realise that no “writer” worth his or her salt would copy-paste stuff from AI. If they do, they are not writers but feel the need to communicate for purposes other than merely writing. This is how technology democratises writing, whether we like it or not. I am happy that those writing on platforms like Substack are at least not snobbish and come with a genuine interest in understanding AI and adapting it to their work. P.S.: This is composed entirely without AI because I am able to sit comfortably at my writing station with the laptop on and the best keyboard I can use without worrying about hurting my fingers. This will not always be the case when I feel like putting out a tweet or responding to someone. What about you? How has your experience been while using AI tools as a blind content creator or communicator? I would love to hear your thoughts. Subramani -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. 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