Love it or hate it, the fact is A.I. is here, and it is here to stay. I’m a teacher, minister, writer, and podcaster and in virtually every area of my work people complain about others using A.I. They claim they are not using A.I. and demand others not use it or look down on those those who do.
In teaching it even goes to the point of demanding students not use A.I. in any of their work. I will admit, it makes grading in any subject a bit more difficult when you constantly have to check or wonder if students do their own work. This is often why I’ve asked for hand written outlines and rough drafts. However, teaching English and being around education for more than fifteen years, I’ve learned that I want a final polished assignment from students. I want them to turn something in that is preparing them for college and the world outside the classroom.
In ministry, I fall into the camp of people who believe you should be inspired by the Holy Spirit and preach more extemporaneously. I don’t have a whole lot of respect for those who simply pull their entire message from another pastor or church. Does that mean I don’t use others work? Of course not. It has been a joke with ministers that we recycle our jokes and stories. However, my words and message may use others work, but it is still my thought. Again, in the end I want the best put out so others understand the message.
Then there is my writing and podcasting. I write my own thoughts, add in stories from others, try to bring my own real life into it. Again, the final product I want put out I want edited, focused, pointed, and even Keyworded for the most impact.
What does it all mean in the end? I like most professionals, even those claiming they don’t, not only use but like A.I. When I am writing or preparing a podcast, article, or sermon running the writing through an A.I. editor will not merely show me my grammar and spelling mistakes, but can reveal where I’ve wandered, repeated thoughts, or could improve my focus. It is still my words, but in the end I can create a better and more enjoyable product and experience for others. I also, will improve my own writing, as I follow those guidance and ideas shared from A.I.
Things I’ve improved with A.I.
Better Titles: I tend to go long and A.I. often helps to shorten my entire writing down to a shorter better worded title.
Keywords: When article writing you often have to promote or link keywords, so people searching can find it better in search engines. It is similar to tagging your blog, which I use A.I. to help with too.
Grammar: I’ve improved my grammar greatly with many of the grammar writing devices, and I consider it a bit of game with myself to try to get higher grammar ratings as I strive to become an even better writer.
Editing Advice: Beyond grammar and spelling a good editor will tell you when something doesn’t flow or needs a bit of rewording. Good editors also will help you in making sure the language used is best for the audience you are going for. A.I. is my Second editor, after my own self- editing. Face it, most of us don’t have the money to keep an editor on retainer or staff. Most writers today are freelance, and that means finding ways to our best to have a polished article, story, or novel before sending it to our clients or employers.
Final Thoughts for now:
Never Let A.I. do the work for you. Share your heart, your story, and your idea. Use A.I. to improve yourself. Use A.I for the tool it is to create better and improved publication, products, and stories.
A note for the teachers, like myself, we are living in a real world. Teach for that real world. A.I. is here and it is only growing. Don’t fear the future. Instead learn about it. Learn how to teach ways to use it in real world ways, so your students are not cheating, but are ready to compete in the world they are living in.
Blessings on the Journey,
Dan Shipton
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