Professionals in many fields, including editors, are wondering and worrying about the impact of generative AI and ChatGPT on their working lives.

Although I don’t edit fiction, I was curious to read an article in The Conversation on 13 February 2024 about an experiment in using AI to edit a short story.

Read it here.

As with any other new technology, AI can definitely improve some daily tasks, possibly in ways we cannot currently imagine. However, I am certain there will still be a need for experienced professionals who can exercise judgement and commonsense. As the article by Katherine Day and colleagues concludes about ChatGPT, “it’s like any other tool – as good, or bad, as the tradesperson who wields it”.

I continue to read about AI developments in a wide range of fields, both professionally and personally, and remain curious about its future uses.

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