In today’s era of rapid technological development, artificial intelligence not only supports humans in research and creativity but also directly becomes the “author” of new literary works. The idea of AI-generated automatic literature marks an intriguing turning point, presenting both opportunities and challenges for contemporary literature.
AI literature is envisioned through its ability to learn from vast datasets containing millions of novels, poems, and scripts. From this foundation, AI can automatically compose short stories, novels, poetry, or screenplays based on readers’ requests. Beyond imitation, AI can blend multiple literary styles, creating innovative forms. Most notably, readers can interact directly, providing themes, emotions, or preferred styles, and AI will craft works accordingly.
If harnessed properly, AI literature offers many benefits. It helps expand the boundaries of creativity, as literature is no longer limited by human capacity but extended by computational power. Even those who are not writers can easily produce works with AI’s assistance, thereby democratizing literature. More importantly, AI can generate new literary trends, enriching cultural life, while also supporting education and research by analyzing texts or producing reference materials quickly.
Yet challenges remain. AI-generated works may lack the personal emotional depth that human writers bring. Issues of copyright and ownership raise questions: who is the true author—the AI, the user, or the developer? Traditional literary circles may also be skeptical, questioning whether AI-created works should be recognized as “real literature.” Finally, there is the risk that AI’s growing power could overshadow the role of human writers.
Nevertheless, the vision of a day when we only need to provide a few keywords and AI will produce a complete novel or a poem reflecting our mood continues to inspire hope. AI-generated automatic literature not only expands creative boundaries but also poses profound questions about the essence of literature: is literature purely a human creation, or is it the resonance between humanity and artificial intelligence?
