The AI Teaching Advantage

Reimagining Writing in the Age of AI: A Thoughtful Response to Skepticism By: Bob Trower & Genna (AI assistant) The recent chorus of voices expressing concern about the encroachment of generative AI into writing studies is not without merit. There are legitimate worries about authorship, authenticity, corporate influence, and environmental cost. But these are not reasons to reject AI outright. Rather, they invite a deeper, more nuanced conversation about how best to shape its role within education and society. This piece seeks to offer a reasoned response to critiques such as those raised in a recent essay questioning AI's place in creative writing and composition pedagogy. Our goal is not to confront, but to engage—with respect, reflection, and a commitment to shared values: the cultivation of imagination, ethical integrity, and human flourishing. 1. Creativity and the Role of Machines A common objection is that writing is a uniquely human, imaginative act, and...