009 - The AI Mystique: Stop Giving the Calculator So Much Credit [Author Intelligence]

Book Career Network

Welcome back to Author Intelligence on the Book Career Network! In this episode, your hosts Elizabeth Ann West and Stacy Anderson from the Future Fiction Academy dive deep into the world of AI and its ever-evolving role in writing and publishing.

We'll explore how both hosts leverage AI tools for their own writing—sharing expenses, usage, and the impact of hyperparameters on generating quality content. Discover insights into how major publishers are employing AI for translations, audiobooks, and marketing efforts, potentially even replacing authors and agents in some areas.

Elizabeth and Stacy demystify various AI models, breaking down their operational mechanisms, like the OpenAI Playground and model 3.5, while discussing cost-effective ways to utilize these tools. They'll walk us through the intricacies of completion mode and highlight the significance of settings like temperature control in shaping AI outputs.

Get ready to unravel common misconceptions about AI in authorship, hear real-world usage scenarios, and prepare for a fascinating walkthrough of the future of AI-assisted writing. Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek into their plans for making AI a productivity powerhouse in the next episode. Join us for an enlightening conversation that promises to amplify your writing career with the power of AI.