Update on How This Blog is Written

In the digital age, my writing process has undergone a profound transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). This blog reflects my extensive experimentation with AI-assisted writing—not just as a tool for content generation but as a true collaborative partner. AI helps me refine ideas, explore diverse perspectives, and craft compelling narratives. Writing with AI hasn’t just boosted my productivity; it has significantly improved the quality of my work.

The Collaborative Process

I usually start with raw ideas—bullet points, fragmented sentences, or rough concepts. Running these through AI allows me to see different interpretations and narrative styles, sparking new directions I might not have considered. As AI suggests variations, I engage in iterative cycles of editing and refinement, often using multiple AI tools until the narrative feels just right. This process isn’t about letting AI take over; it’s about deepening my understanding and honing my ideas. Just as traditional writing clarifies thoughts, AI enhances my ability to explore and solidify concepts more thoroughly.

This workflow requires me to become both a writer and an editor, constantly shaping the text through a cycle of drafting, reviewing, and refining. AI brings in alternative viewpoints, some of which I discard, while others help me articulate my message more effectively.

Challenges in Scholarly Publishing

Bringing AI into writing raises important questions, especially in scholarly publishing, where research integrity and originality are paramount. A lot of debate and investment have gone into developing AI-detection technologies to safeguard academic integrity. But I believe these efforts are somewhat misdirected. The challenge isn’t just the existence of AI-generated content; it’s ensuring that content meets rigorous quality standards through strong quality assurance (QA) processes.

Using AI in my writing demands a new level of engagement with the text. When I write from scratch, I have an intimate understanding of every word and idea. But with AI-assisted writing, there’s a risk of skimming over generated content without fully scrutinizing it—leading to overlooked inaccuracies or weak arguments. This makes QA an essential skill, requiring me to close-read my own AI-assisted drafts with the same rigor as if they were written by someone else.

Developing New Skills

This shift in writing demands new skills that blend writing and reading in a more integrated way. Engaging with AI-generated text requires the same level of attention as close reading—a challenge when working with long or complex texts. Reviewing AI-assisted content thoroughly takes significant effort, and it’s easy to miss subtle but crucial changes.

So, rather than just relying on AI to improve my writing, I’ve had to adopt a meticulous approach to close reading, editing, and quality control. Ensuring that my final output accurately reflects my intent—and meets high standards of clarity and authenticity—isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. While it’s tempting to skim an AI-assisted rewrite, the real challenge lies in fully engaging with the text throughout the writing process.

Conclusion

Integrating AI into my writing has opened up exciting possibilities for creativity and productivity. But it also requires me to rethink my role as a writer and editor. Developing the skills necessary to maintain integrity and quality in this new landscape is essential. By doing so, I can fully leverage AI’s potential—not just to write more efficiently, but to transform how I create and share ideas in the digital age.

Lately, I’ve expanded my process to include dictating initial ideas into my phone using tools like the ChatGPT mobile app, refining them iteratively with OpenAI’s Canvas app for seamless mobile production. I’m also experimenting with signal processing workflows and AI agents that analyze my past work, integrate new ideas, provide critiques, and iterate toward a predefined quality standard—usually within five rounds of revision.

This video shows how this text you are reading now was written using this later method:

This ongoing journey in AI-assisted writing has reinforced my view that AI is not just a supporting tool—it’s a true creative partner, reshaping the way I write, edit, and communicate in an increasingly digital world.