Ep. 052 - AI and the NaNoWriMo Controversy Update

A few months ago, a controversy involving a statement made by a NaNoWriMo official sparked a controversy surrounding the use of AI. While the initial response and outcry from the statement was briefly covered, we wanted to check in on what has happened since. We talk about the history behind NaNoWriMo, what the organization is, where the controversy started, what writers/authors were concerned about, and the organization's response. 

Peter talks through a statement released by NaNoWriMo and used an article from Wired for background on the topic. Both of those are linked down below. Be sure to read them both for more in-depth information. 

Articles/Statements 

Wired Article - NaNoWriMo Organizers Said It Was Classist and Ableist to Condemn AI. All Hell Broke Loose.

NaNoWriMo's Statement on AI

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: AI and NaNoWriMo Update (3:31)

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Previous AI discussions - Can I, or Should I, Use AI as an Author 

Last year's NaNoWriMo discussion - Welcome to NaNoWriMo

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