The Church recently put out this really fascinating video, discussing the rise and impact of artificial intelligence from a religious perspective, and detailing some practical guidelines for how and how not to use the new technology. Elder Gong is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second highest governing body in the Church beneath the First Presidency. If you’re interested in AI, it’s worth watching, even if you’re not a member of the LDS church.
The biggest practical takeaway I took from this is that AI should not be the first thing you do, or the last thing you do. He was specifically talking about preparing church talks and Sunday school lessons, but I think it applies just as well to writing. If you start your story by having AI come up with the outline, it will never truly be your project, because it lacks your vision in its bones. Similarly, if you run the final draft through some AI tools and blindly accept all changes, it’s going to smother out your voice.
Interesting stuff. Worth giving a listen.