Thank you Sathya and others.
I think all arguments have a grain of truth to it. As a writer myself and as someone who also use AI for a lot of daily tasks, I can tell you that writing with AI, besides the most basic kind, is impossible. Especially creative writing. AI is poor when it comes to analogy, simile or any figure of speech. Whatever it generates is not real life, so as a writer you should absolutely know that AI for creative writing is a non-starter. But things like tweets, emails etc, especially when they are repetitive, can be written with AI because the thoughts are more important than the tool. You only make a point, not money or create a false reputation by a tweet or an email. You are not judged for your writing by a mere tweet. Communicating an information should be fine with AI, that’s why I said it has democratised writing at a basic level. However, the most important function of AI is to stop you from performing repetitive tasks, free up your time for something more creative. For instance, you can now summon all your mails on Gemini and read from there. You only answer important mails, which you can do when you sit before the system. Also, perplexity is much better in terms of deep research than google search. If you have the APIs you can automate most of your tasks so that you are not interrupted (to perform the repetitive task) when you are writing a book or an article. Also, I definitely like the step-by-step, logical thinking by AI tools. If you use Google AI studio, you can read the tool’s thought bubble and it teaches a thing or two to us about our own thinking process. I use AI to brainstorm and kickstart my writing process, especially during the off days when writing threatens to become a chore. I don’t much bother sitting and writing tweets and social media posts, which I totally delegate to AI, although as muchtaba mentioned, the thought process is totally mine. In all, I don’t want to think that I control the writing process. I follow my writing process and where I need an additional thinking power, such as for research and remembrance, I use AI quite freely and guiltlessly. Again, to repeat what I said, I have thrived as a writer for twenty five years without AI. I have been an author, a journalist for a reputed English daily and I have a newsletter that is subscribed by one and all for the content. So, I have nothing to prove. I use AI because it does things that I have limits doing as a person with blindness. In fact, I’m trying to see if Google AI studio can help us read captcha, which it almost did once. I will report here when I succeed. Thanks for the perspectives once again. Gratitudes and good day to you all, Subramani From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of KONGALETI SATYANARAYANA Sent: 22 July 2025 3:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] When Writers Shame Others for Using AI Dear Subbu sir, Thank you for sharing such an honest, powerful, and thought-provoking message. Your words deeply resonated with me—not only because of the important point you made, but also because of how clearly and courageously you expressed it. You're absolutely right: we've been using technology to support our writing for years—spell checkers, Grammarly, predictive text, auto-correct, and formatting tools have long been part of the writing process. Yet, when it comes to AI, some suddenly view it as inauthentic or impure. That’s a narrow and exclusionary mindset, especially when these tools are helping democratize expression and remove barriers for many—including those with disabilities. In my own experience, writing is often far more demanding than speaking. It requires juggling structure, grammar, vocabulary, tone, and clarity—all at once. AI helps reduce that cognitive load, allowing us to focus on the essence of our message, rather than getting caught up in technical precision. That shift is incredibly empowering. Personally, if AI tools weren’t available, it would take me much longer to draft and articulate my thoughts clearly. These tools don’t replace creativity—they enhance it. They act like a 24x7 writing coach, helping me learn stronger phrasing, expand my vocabulary, and improve sentence structure. Over time, my own writing has grown as a result. That said, we must also be mindful of how we use AI. Writing with integrity matters. When referencing facts, data, or opinions, it’s essential to cite reliable sources and provide proper attribution. If AI offers information, it’s our responsibility to verify it—because blindly accepting AI-generated content without understanding its origin can lead to misinformation. Responsible use means cross-checking facts, asking critical questions, and ensuring our writing remains clear, credible, and ethical. In fact, combining the benefits of AI with sound judgment, proper citation, and our own human insight doesn’t weaken writing—it strengthens it. It elevates communication not only in terms of clarity, but also in terms of trust and responsibility. To me, writing is not just about forming perfect sentences—it’s about expressing meaningful ideas with thoughtfulness and integrity. And if technology can help more people achieve that, we should welcome it, not resist it. Thank you again for initiating this important conversation. Your message is a timely reminder that tools—when used mindfully—can empower rather than diminish us. I'm grateful you shared your perspective and opened up this much-needed dialogue in the writing community. Thanks and warm regards, Kongaleti. Satya Narayana Reddy Reach me on Phone: 7093850932 Whatsap: 7093850932 Mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Address:2-129/1 Kongaleti chenna Reddy krishnam palli village and post. Udayagiri mandal nellore district a.p Pin: 524226 On Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: 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] <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > On Behalf Of Shadab Husain Sent: 22 July 2025 02:23 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[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]> 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.. 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