The Future of Writing: Can AGI Rival Today’s Writers?

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What if AGI takes over the role of a writer?

Image created by ChatGPT based on this story.

What if AGI becomes as good as me at writing?” I muttered, half amused and half concerned. The thought lingered, almost taunting me.

Could a machine, no matter how intelligent, truly replicate the art of storytelling?

Writing has always been a deeply personal journey for me.

It’s not just about the words; it’s about weaving experiences, emotions, and lessons into a narrative that connects with readers.

But what if AGI learns to do that too?” I challenged myself. The question refused to go away.

The Essence of Writing

I often remind myself why I write.

It’s about more than sharing knowledge; it’s about creating connections.

I poured my soul into every word when I wrote about my journey of building FAVORIOT.

Those articles weren’t just facts — my triumphs, frustrations, and dreams in black and white.

Could AGI ever capture that?” I asked myself aloud.

It could replicate the structure, even the tone, but would it feel the pride I felt when describing our successes?

Would it understand the weight of the sleepless nights behind those stories?

Writing is as much about the process as it is about the product. “Machines don’t have sleepless nights,” I chuckled, though the thought didn’t comfort me.

What Would AGI Need to Learn?

I thought as I sipped my coffee that if AGI wanted to rival human writers, it would have to overcome three major challenges.

First,” I said, leaning back in my chair, “context and nuance.” Writing isn’t just about stringing words together; it’s about understanding the world in all its complexity.

When I write about IoT, I’m not just describing technology — I’m addressing real-world problems, cultural challenges, and user needs. “Can AGI grasp that kind of complexity?” I wondered.

Second, empathy,” I continued, almost as if I were explaining it to an invisible audience. Readers connect with stories because they resonate emotionally.

When I write about entrepreneurship, I think about the struggles of young dreamers reading my words.

Would AGI know how to address their hopes and fears, or would it just give generic advice?

And third,” I paused for effect, “failure.” Every writer knows the pain of scrapping drafts, rewriting paragraphs, and starting over.

Those failures teach us what works and what doesn’t. “Can a machine learn the value of failure? Can it be self-critique like I do?” I mused.

Where AGI Might Excel

I reminded myself that it’s not all doom and gloom. AGI could bring remarkable strengths to the table.

I imagined it working tirelessly, synthesising vast amounts of information in seconds, and crafting perfectly structured articles. “It would be like having a research assistant who never sleeps,” I thought, smiling at the idea.

AGI could adapt its style to suit any audience.

It could shift gears effortlessly, whether writing for IoT experts, poetry lovers, or aspiring entrepreneurs. “Imagine the possibilities,” I said, almost excited now.

But the excitement was tempered by a nagging thought: “Would it feel like cheating to rely on AGI for something so personal?

Human and Machine: A Collaborative Future

Maybe we don’t have to compete,” I said, voicing the thought brewing. “Maybe AGI can be a collaborator, not a rival.

I imagined using AGI to handle the technical aspects of my articles, freeing me to focus on storytelling and emotional resonance.

It could help me write faster, but the heart of the article would still be mine,” I reasoned.

I’d already seen glimpses of this collaboration.

Tools like Grammarly refine my writing, while AI-driven platforms assist with research and brainstorming. “It’s not replacing me; it’s enhancing me,” I concluded, feeling more optimistic.

The Ethical Dilemma

But then,” I hesitated, “what happens when AGI starts writing independently?

If it writes an article that’s indistinguishable from mine, who owns the content? And how do we ensure transparency? “Would readers still value the writer or only care about the content?” I asked, troubled by the implications.

Writing, at its core, is a personal act.

It’s an extension of one’s thoughts, experiences, and beliefs.

If AGI mimics that perfectly, does it diminish the value of human expression? “Or,” I wondered, “does it make human stories even more precious?

A Hopeful Outlook

I glanced at the clock.

I’d spent over an hour lost in this internal debate, yet I felt no closer to an answer. “Maybe it’s not about finding answers,” I admitted. “Maybe it’s about asking the right questions.

As I typed these final words, I reminded myself why I write.

It’s not for perfection or applause. It’s for connection.

It’s for the moments when a reader says, “This resonates with me.

AGI might one-day master writing mechanics, but it will never have my journey—my struggles, triumphs, and voice.

And that,” I said to myself, a small smile creeping across my face, “is what makes every story I write, including this one, uniquely mine.


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Author: Mazlan Abbas

IOT Evangelist

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