Why I Draw the Line at Using AI for Writing and Creative Thinking

Summary

The author, a technology enthusiast, draws a firm boundary against using AI for actual writing and creative brainstorming. While they embrace AI for navigation, research, grammar correction, and recipes, they argue that outsourcing the thinking process behind writing undermines our ability to think creatively. The article reflects on conversations with students, teachers, and peers who increasingly see AI as acceptable for writing tasks, which the author challenges as a crutch that harms creative thinking.