However, the author also acknowledges the possibility of AI gaining sentience and thus, the potential for creativity. Despite his reservations, he states that he would not prevent his work from being used to train AI, comparing such an attempt to futilely trying to stop the tide. He does not feel threatened by AI at this point, but the topic reminds him of a novel where a sentient computer predicts that humans will eventually come to love and respect it.
Key takeaways:
- The author discusses the use of his writing to train artificial intelligence (AI) and questions whether a machine can truly learn to write.
- He argues that genuine creativity, like unexpected elements in a story, can't be produced by a machine, at least not yet.
- He acknowledges the possibility of AI becoming sentient and capable of creativity, viewing this prospect with 'dreadful fascination'.
- Despite his concerns, the author wouldn't forbid the use of his stories to teach computers, comparing such an attempt to futilely trying to stop the tide or halt industrial progress.