Can A.I. Produce Writing That We Want to Read?
The article explores the limitations of A.I. in producing writing that resonates with readers. It discusses concerns from educators about students relying on A.I. for their writing assignments, potentially undermining the learning process. The author also reflects on the ongoing debate regarding the quality of A.I.-generated literature and its implications for the future of writing.
- ▪Many educators feel despair over students relying on A.I. for reading and writing tasks.
- ▪A recent literary controversy arose when a story published by Granta was suspected to be A.I.-generated.
- ▪A test conducted by the author showed that A.I. writing often has identifiable flaws, such as awkward metaphors and formatting issues.
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| Original publisher | The New Yorker |
| Canonical URL | https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/can-ai-produce-writing-that-we-actually-want-to-read |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:08:29 +0000 |
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Fault LinesCan A.I. Produce Writing That We Actually Want to Read?I recently created a simple test, which convinced me that the answer is no.By Jay Caspian KangJune 2, 2026Illustration by George WylesolSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyYou’re reading Fault Lines, Jay Caspian Kang’s weekly column on politics and the media.In the previous installment of this series on the future of higher education, I talked with professors about the ways that A.I. has changed their classrooms. Most felt despair over the breakdown of a contract between student and teacher, one predicated on the faith that, even if students weren’t always perfect, they would at least challenge themselves to think every once in a while. If students rely on A.I.
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