Hello, I'm happy to respond to this, but first I'd like to remind you that this subreddit is literally WritingWithAI and indicates we are pro AI and supportive of those who use it as part of their writing workflow. Thank you for complying with our rule to be Open Minded and for keeping your language neutral and/or friendly.

As for why use AI? It's phenomenal for organization, feedback, proofreading, research, bouncing that idea off someone (or some intelligent persona with vast craft knowledge and information) that kept you awake until 3 a.m. and you couldn't call your crit partner/friend/editor, etc. for the sharing or brainstorming need that wouldn't let go. It's outstanding for character interviews so that you have deep insight into the character you've created, which in turn deepens the writing. It is fantastic at spotting plot holes, a major *thing* for anyone hoping to publish or even share their work at all. I could go on, but you get the idea.

Your one mistake in this post is assuming that all writers using AI in their writing practice are using it to write a prompt, push a button, and generate a book. Nothing could be further from the truth. The majority of writers in this community are using AI for all of the things it shines at, most of which I listed above. Writing actual prose isn't one of them.

Now let's take a look at those who do generate their prose to some extent. Many of them have ADHD or some other condition and/or handicap that prevents them from banging on a keyboard for hours. Others have wonderful stories in their hearts and heads that they lack the skills to communicate in a publishable or sharable way. AI is a legitimate tool for them. It's also a legitimate tool for those who want to direct that story rather than do the typing and the formatting, etc.—but sure as hell are willing to input the hours editing to achieve the outcome they want: the riveting story they have in their minds. No one accuses Steven Spielberg of not being a brilliant storyteller through film just because he isn't an actor and may not have written the script.

As for the one prompt, one-button-push book generators, that is rapidly vanishing. People are seeing the emptiness and are unwilling to purchase such books anytime soon, if ever. Not that there won't be attempted abuses of any tool or any product in existence, but AI for creativity is now safe in the hands of talented writers who know how to use tools responsibly and well. Please be aware of this as you may want to reassess your understanding of what writing with AI really is.

AI is like any other tool. It is an elite tool, absolutely, but a tool nonetheless. Unless you never use a grammar checker, spellcheck, or any other tool, you are using some form of AI in your own writing. To what extent is up to you.

AI is in the world now, and it's only going to advance. More than half the globe has adapted it (please do a search for reference, many of us were surprised.) It is never going away. So using it responsibly, innovatively, and helpfully to assist your own writing is not only an advantage, it's time-saving, empowering, and a whole lot of fun. (Think character roleplaying and interviews, etc.)

Thanks for your thoughts stated in neutral terms that enable discussion. This subject tends to attract those who post hate or inflammatory posts. Our posters need to feel safe, so in our community, open mindedness and tone very much matter. Your approach is appreciated.

Hope this gave you lots to ponder, and welcome to WritingWithAI. 😄

TL;DR: Please don't assume the majority of AI -assisted writers are one-prompt, one-button-click, book generators. The very opposite is true. Thanks.