100% to this: "AI’s role in the writing process is at its infancy, and the idea that it will have absolutely no role to play in our storytelling seems as unfortunate — and as unrealistic — as the idea that it will singlehandedly bang out the next “Godfather.”
The brilliance of the W.G.A. agreement (as far as I understand it) is simply that it implicitly recognizes proper roles. AI is not a writer, and it can’t (shouldn’t) be used to replace writers. But that doesn't mean it can't be a useful tool.
100% to this: "AI’s role in the writing process is at its infancy, and the idea that it will have absolutely no role to play in our storytelling seems as unfortunate — and as unrealistic — as the idea that it will singlehandedly bang out the next “Godfather.”
The brilliance of the W.G.A. agreement (as far as I understand it) is simply that it implicitly recognizes proper roles. AI is not a writer, and it can’t (shouldn’t) be used to replace writers. But that doesn't mean it can't be a useful tool.
Very well said. I think the WGA staked out a pretty strong position but also left room for AI incorporation down the road.