The Controversy Surrounding Generative AI in Publishing

Generative AI's involvement in publishing generates significant controversy compared to its adoption in other industries. Many authors feel that their works have been violated or that AI's learning from their books threatens their livelihoods. This apprehension is fueled by a perception that large language models have indiscriminately consumed vast amounts of content, when in reality, only a select number of works have been used for training. The fear of machines taking over the creative process is prevalent, with individuals often abandoning AI tools too soon without fully understanding their potential.