writing
Coverage of writing in the Nexus archive.
- Did AI write this newsletter?
The article questions whether a newsletter was written by AI. It observes that as detectors identify human prose, the central issue shifts from determining the author to assessing the general quality of the writing.
- Motherhood didn't make me less ambitious. It sharpened my focus and made me more intentional about the work I take on.
Becoming a mother forced the author to become more intentional and selective about her professional work, defining what truly matters in her career. Previously, she thought ambition meant accepting many assignments regardless of merit. Motherhood refined her focus and allowed her to feel competent and confident in her writing skills.
- Public Service Announcement: Don't Say You Use AI for Writing
A public service announcement advises against claiming to use AI for writing. The article is hosted on the Satisfice blog and linked to Hacker News with 6 points and no comments.
- Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI
Meta has introduced a new feature allowing parents to view the topics their child discussed with Meta AI. The topics include categories such as 'School,' 'Entertainment,' 'Lifestyle,' 'Travel,' 'Writing,' and 'Health and Wellbeing.'
- Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38%
A study suggests that lifelong mental stimulation through activities like reading, writing, and learning new skills may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 38%. Individuals with higher cognitive enrichment experience delayed symptoms and lower risk compared to those with minimal mental engagement.