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Author John Scalzi Rejects AI In Creative Writing
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On Feb. 14, 2026, author John Scalzi said he will not use "AI" in his published writing, citing copyright, contractual, and quality concerns. He argued that human-created work retains discoverability and marketing advantages over mass-produced AI "text slop," requires human-made covers, translations and copyediting, and warned public fatigue and investor pressure will constrain AI's growth.
