Q: What do we mean by "AI-generated" writing?
"Whose work is it? Mine or the machine’s?"
Welcome to our weekend conversation!
I had an interesting conversation with Grok this morning. Grok is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI. The newest version, Grok3, was unveiled in February, 2025.
Before I share the conversation, a bit about my methods: I chose Grok because, modeled after Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, it is fast becoming known for its wit and “rebellious streak.” The interactions feel at times unsettlingly human, and that is especially important when looking at AI as possible assistants to the work of writers.