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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Why AI writing can't ever compare with a Stephen King novel
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@ or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I refer to the PostMag article , 'Writer vs DeepSeek: can AI really replace the human touch?' (July 17). It's no exaggeration to say that the emergence of AI large language models and apps over the last few years has added to anxieties that human writers might be pushed to the brink of extinction. Who needs a proficient writer who may need a couple of months to finish a novel when several prompts and interactions with AI could yield a product indistinguishable from that written by the original author? In this era where time is money, writing and publishing might still be creative processes, but they're also business after all. Take away the human factor and those in the writing sector can still rake in huge sums, right? On the surface, we're seeing an inevitable metamorphosis of the writing business model. However, as a reader, I would rate the human author over artificial intelligence any day. Writing is the process of transforming human experience and personal interaction with the physical world via the five senses into an intellectually illuminating and emotionally engaging work aimed at connecting with another human on the deepest level through the greatest invention of humankind – language.
South China Morning Post
11-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Worried about AI taking your job? Stop relying on it
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@ or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I refer to 'How Hong Kong firms are weeding out 'perfect' job candidates in age of AI' ( June 22 ). I visited Japan twice over the past two months, making one trip to Osaka and another to the remote island of Miyakojima. Having to use Google Translate gave me food for thought on the need to learn languages. During both visits, when I used English to order food or check into hotels, locals often struggled to understand me until I used Google Translate. The app has indeed improved life for tourists by helping us conveniently overcome language barriers. However, whenever I wasn't connected to the internet or something took ages to type in Google Translate, I began to wonder if technology could entirely erase the need to learn languages. The answer, if you ask me, is no. Technology is merely a tool when communication breaks down. The most effective way to interact with other people is to speak their language. It not only shows respect for the local culture but also ensures one's survival in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
