Tim Bray's AI Angst

AI in Literature: Three Controversies Highlight the Tension Between Technology and Creative Writing

The article discusses the growing tension between artificial intelligence and the literary world, highlighting three recent controversies: N

Choosing to Stay Human

Students Use AI Out of Necessity, Not Enthusiasm, as Campus Tensions Rise

The article discusses how university students are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for academic work, but many harbor resentment or

AI hype vs. reality: The failed promises and hollow outputs plaguing the industry

The article critiques the gap between AI hype and reality, highlighting common frustrations with AI-generated content that feels robotic and

AI Psychosis: How Sustained Chatbot Interactions May Trigger Psychotic Experiences in Vulnerable Individuals

This academic Viewpoint article examines the emerging concept of "AI psychosis"—a framework for understanding how sustained engagement with

The Uncanny Valley of AI Writing: How Algorithmic Language Is Infiltrating Everyday Communication

The article explores how AI-generated writing has become pervasive in everyday communications, from text messages to professional correspond