Exploring the Human-AI Literary Divide

This chapter examines the Black Periodical Literature Project and its role in documenting the experiences of emancipated slaves, emphasizing the powerful impact of human literature versus AI-generated texts. It engages in a critical discussion about the emotional depth of traditional literature and the philosophical implications of AI in creative expression. By questioning the authenticity of AI's creations and their resonance with human experience, the chapter highlights the importance of experiential knowledge and the unique engagement that comes from understanding literature within its historical context.