10 Thoughts On “AI,” February 2026 Edition
whatever.scalzi.com • • business
Key Points:
- Author John Scalzi refuses to use "AI" in his published writing, citing copyright issues, contractual obligations, and the belief that human writing is superior and more efficient than AI-generated text.
- Scalzi is not concerned about AI replacing novelists because human authors benefit from established marketing channels, genuine care for their work, and reader preference for authentic, human-created content over mass-produced AI "text slop."
- Public dissatisfaction with AI is growing due to its intrusive integration into products, increased energy consumption, and the perception that it primarily benefits wealthy investors at the expense of labor, giving human creators a competitive edge for authenticity.
- Scalzi supports human artists by ensuring book-related work like covers and translations are done by humans and commits to buying and
