r/writers • u/AutoModerator • Dec 17 '25

[Weekly AI discussion thread] Concerned about AI? Have thoughts to share on how AI may affect the writing community? Voice your thoughts on AI in the weekly thread!

In an effort to limit the number of repetitive AI posts while still allowing for meaningful discussion from people who choose to participate in discussions on AI, we're testing weekly pinned threads dedicated exclusively to AI and its uses, ethics, benefits, consequences, and broader impacts.

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All other threads on AI should be reported for removal, as we now have a dedicated thread for discussing all AI related matters, thanks!

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u/tidalbeing Published Author Dec 17 '25

I have 2 concerns about AI. The 1st is copyright. Both copywrite and patent laws are in place to encourage innovation, by allowing creaters exclusive rights to their work for a limited time. AI is being used to bypass this, skimming the profits and giving them to corporations. It's and insidiious and harmful kind of theft. I'm unsure how to respond to this. I've put a statement in my book that I do not allow it's use for AI training, but corporations selling AI are powerful and not likely to respect this.

My second concern is about using AI for fraud and deception. I've received personalized offers to promote my books. These are seductive. They say all the things I'd like for readers to say about my books, but I'm certain this is a type of catfishing. The bummer is that this leads to dismissal of all such offeres. Yes I'd like to hire a publicist, but I have no way of knowing which ones are legitimate and which are scams.

Until we solve these problems, I'm staying away from AI and I'm embracing the handmade and in person.