With the advancements in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, it is becoming increasingly clear that computers may soon replace humans in many of the mundane tasks we do on a daily basis, even when they require social and emotional intelligence. This could be especially true for jobs like writing, where machines have been programmed to understand the nuances, and create content of the same if not better caliber than humans. Such is the promise of a new application called ChatGPT, which aspires to make writing easier and more efficient.
In his column, Tom Hanks humorously pointed out the potential of ChatGPT to affect his job as a writer, saying that if artificial intelligence can be used to produce Tom Hanks movies, Pet Shop Boys songs, and James Bond scripts, then perhaps he should just hand over the job to a machine. He is not alone in seeing the potential of intelligent machines; in fact, ChatGPT even provides a promise to “transform your writing from good to great.”
Given ChatGPT’s ambition to replace human beings when it comes to writing, it is safe to assume that this application may soon become the go-to choice for many writers. Of course, this could mean that the days of human writers is numbered. However, it has to be noted that this application still requires human input in order to produce the best results. For instance, ChatGPT can help the writer with essential ideas, but the writer needs to have creative insight and know-how in order to craft meaningful and engaging content.
In the future, AI-driven applications like ChatGPT could become more powerful, as their capabilities improve. But for now, ChatGPT is just a new and convenient way to write. In spite of this, it is important to remember that as powerful as artificial intelligence is, it cannot replace the social and emotional intelligence of human writers, nor can it replace creativity and insight.
