The AI Wave: Riding it for the Ultimate Experience as a Writer

"I proudly and proactively announce my new tag for AI optimized blog posts: 'Made By Human' and 'Made in Human' to emphasize the collaboration of technology and human effort"

Mohammad Hammash, A Blogger on Medium.com and Vocal.media

A Journey...

As a content creator and blogger, I have acquired ample knowledge and insight in a variety of topics, spanning from Chinese e-commerce platforms back in 2002, to AdWords and SEO, to blockchain and even cryptocurrency. However, my passion for writing was often hindered by my need for perfection and my struggle to express myself competently in English, leading to procrastination and missed opportunities. But thanks to the responsible use of AI, I have now been able to pursue my ardor for writing, finding a home on two of the world’s most popular content creation platforms: Medium.com and Vocal.media.

AI is a Challenging...

Using AI for content optimization, however, is infinitely more complex than it may seem at first. It entails ample more effort than programming, more akin to the task of engaging a wild horse on a journey. One has to guide it, step after step, similar to the process of teaching a child. I spent many hours upon end refining prompts and conversing with AI to come up with satisfying outcomes, even taking advice from learned friends with backgrounds in English literature and accumulating my own personal library of prompts to stay ahead of the game.

In light of this, I created two labels, “Made By Human” and “Made in Human,” which help readers identify the type of post they are reading. “Made By Human” refers to pieces that focus on information, persuasion, or controversial topics, while “Made in Human” includes emotionally driven content. With this approach, the combined efforts of humans and AI are highlighted when it comes to content creation.

Guidlines...

AI-generated content on the blogging platform has become a hot topic and led to strong opinions from users. To promote transparency, Medium has created an AI-specific guideline requiring that any story created with AI assistance is clearly labeled as such. This helps readers choose their own reaction to, and engagement with, such stories, and also allows editors to implement their own publication-level guidelines. Some examples include Towards Data Science who don't accept posts written in whole or in part by AI tools while Fanfare writers who submit AI-generated stories will be shown the exit. The Writing Cooperative has also reminded writers to cite AI tools when using them and not to submit anything written solely using a generative AI tool. Ultimately, Medium remains committed to publishing work by human authors and encourages writers, readers and editors to continue providing thoughtful feedback.

A Reminder...

A gentle reminder for curators, managers, and decision-makers alike - AI is here, and facing it head on isn’t the best approach. One should try to find the best way to ride the wave and make the most of these tools. And for budding content creators and writers that are moved by financial incentives, the concept of competitive markets and minority profits dictate that there are no easy profits to be made. You have to put in your effort, add value and work hard to benefit from this journey.

Therefore, I conclude by saying my journey as a writer has been profoundly improved by AI, allowing me to take hold of my potential and explore the depths of content creation. By using AI responsibly, I’ve been able to rise above my initial barriers and create content I am truly proud of. I invite all content creators and writers to use AI responsibly, work hard and explore all of the rewarding experiences that successful content creation can bring!

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