ChatGPT in Publishing: A Revolution or a Threat?
Con l’artificial intelligence che diventa sempre più accessibile, cresce l’ansia di molti lavoratori di essere sostituiti da macchine. Questa evoluzione, una volta limitata ai settori industriali, si sta espandendo nei campi umanistici come l’arte e il giornalism.
AI and Art: An Impossible Substitution?
In the artistic world, technology still cannot replicate the authenticity and artistic sense of works created by human hands. Therefore, many artists and designers hope that these qualities will remain irreplaceable, despite technological advancement.
ChatGPT and Publishing: A Complex Dilemma
Unlike art, in the publishing field the perception of risk is more nuanced. Tools like ChatGPT, designed to emulate human conversations, appear not to directly threaten journalism and publishing, at least at first glance.
Delicate Balance between Digital Platforms and Publishing
There are, however, concerns that these tools could disrupt the balance between digital platforms and online publishing. In particular, there is a fear that technology will encourage more superficial journalism, focused on clicks rather than on the quality and reliability of information.
Translation vs Creation: The Limits of the Machine
AI tools can translate news from other sources or generate entire books, but always based on pre-existing human works. It is therefore believed that artistic and informational integrity can remain intact, despite the use of these technologies.
Aspiring Writers and a Competitive Industry
ChatGPT's presence might seem like a relief to young writers in a notoriously precarious and low-paying industry. However, this begs the question of whether AI truly can or should replace the human touch in publishing.
The Unmistakable Human Touch: Is It Really Replaceable?
Infine, emerge una questione fondamentale: è possibile distinguere un testo generato da un’artificial intelligence da uno frutto della penna umana? Questa domanda non solo riguarda la validità delle tecnologie emergenti, ma anche il futuro stesso del mestiere di scrivere.
