Why do people actually prefer AI-generated stories to human writing? New study reveals surprising insights

In the literary industry, using artificial intelligence is still a taboo. Even accusations of AI use have dire consequences, from the infamously canceled release of the novel Shy Girl to the massive online backlash against a prestigious literary award going to an apparently AI-written short story. Like all AI-generated

Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete From Homer’s Odyssey to Agatha Christie’s crime fiction, humans have produced plenty of tales to grace the bookshelf. But research suggests artificial intelligence may now be providing some competition.

People appear to prefer short stories created by AI over those written by humans. They are also no better than chance at telling which is which