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Kelly Burgess's avatar

I made a great living writing for magazines until around 2009 when a combination of the recession and the Internet made it all go away. Websites paid so poorly that I had to write constantly to scratch out minimum wage. Now AI has made things even tougher. I'm glad I'm retired and don't have to worry about "selling" any more

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Hhm's avatar

Great and depressing article, I’m generally an AI hating grouch so thanks for this informed perspective., writing is enshittified like everything else not because of AI but corporate profits

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Rachel Baldes's avatar

Yes, this is really depressing.

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Robert Spottswood, M.A.'s avatar

AI to me represents a complete aversion to critical thinking. Same for MAGA subculture. Same for military subcultures everywhere.

I subscribe to Noah for his daily injection of critical thinking.

I recognize I am a junkie and remain in denial of my need for Group treatment.

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