Episode 17 - The Rise of the Machines, Artificial Intelligence and Writing

Hosts Gary J. Martin and A.R. McNevin examine the rise of AI and large language models in writing, exploring how these systems are trained and what they mean for creativity and the publishing industry.

Using the Sam Blake case of allegedly AI-generated books posted under an author’s name as a starting point, they discuss legal and ethical questions, Amazon’s response, the limits of AI in producing genuine long-form fiction, and how writers and readers may adapt.