“Without feelings, independent thoughts, original ideas, lived experience, or a story of its own, AI is not an author. It is merely a tool—like a pen in the hand of a writer—used to express their thoughts, feelings, voice, and character.”
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“If a writer can seek help from a family member, friend, professional editor, translator, or ghost‑writer to refine, reshape, or even rewrite their work without losing authorship, then denying that same right when using AI is an unacceptable double standard!”
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“Every time someone in town wins a literary award, someone will protest — why him, not me, making a big Fuss?
And every time someone in the world wins a Nobel PRIZE, someone will protest and cry — why them, not US?
Envy never wins the PRIZE.”
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And every time someone in the world wins a Nobel PRIZE, someone will protest and cry — why them, not US?
Envy never wins the PRIZE.”
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“Some chase wealth to feel fine,
Some want fame to rise and shine,
Some find joy in power, or the divine,
But all I seek in this life of mine
Is the quiet glow of winter sunshine.”
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Some want fame to rise and shine,
Some find joy in power, or the divine,
But all I seek in this life of mine
Is the quiet glow of winter sunshine.”
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