Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) elicits a range of emotional responses due to its capacity to rapidly generate text. For some, this capability threatens the essence of traditional writing, raising fears of redundancy for human writers. Others see AI as a boon, offering a means to articulate thoughts for those challenged by language limitations or emotional hurdles. This paper explores the emotional landscape between writers and AI through personal narrative and a case study of a business owner who uses AI, investigating how experiences with writing shape perspectives on AI. The study focuses on AI’s emotional impact on writing, drawing on affect theory in composition to argue that AI can serve as a supportive tool for writers with sensory processing disorders or those facing anxiety and emotional blocks. The paper also argues that AI can be a transformative tool in creative writing and creative writing pedagogy. This perspective invites a reevaluation of AI’s potential to be a collaborative partner in the creative writing processes, expanding the writer’s toolkit without necessarily diminishing the value of human creativity. This paper also discusses the authenticity and originality of AI-assisted writing and consider the ethical implications of its use. This study encourages readers to contemplate their own emotional relationship with writing and openness to AI, contributing to the broader discourse on the technology’s role in creative and professional writing.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
AI, Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Pedagogy
