AI Is Only as Good as the Writer Using It

Next spring, the University of Chicago Press will publish my book How to Write Well: 50 Pointers on Process, Usage, and Style. It's the product of a lifetime spent studying, teaching, and practicing the craft. One lesson may surprise some readers: If you're going to use AI, use it well. Write careful prompts. Keep editorial control. Above all, don't let the machine do your thinking.