Gregory Stock, author of "Generation AI: The Transformation of Human Being," will speak Sunday at the City Opera House in Traverse City about how artificial intelligence is changing society and human nature. The National Writers Series event starts at 7 p.m.
Stock's book examines how AI is already affecting daily life and what that means for the future of humanity. He describes the current moment as a fundamental transition comparable to major evolutionary milestones.
"I mean this is a fundamental transition in the history of life," Stock said. "As big as when single cells came together to form multicellular organisms, giving rise to basically all the large-scale life on the planet."
Learning to work with AI
Stock said people need to learn how to use AI as the technology becomes more common in daily life. That means understanding what AI can do well and where it falls short. For writers, that includes knowing how to use AI for research, drafting, and editing without losing their own voice.
Writers looking for practical training can explore AI for Writers resources, which cover AI tools for writing tasks. Creative professionals in related fields can find AI for Creatives programs that address AI use across creative work.
Why this matters for writers
Stock's argument that AI is a turning point has a clear implication for writers: the tools are not a passing trend. Writers who learn to work with AI now will have an advantage as the technology becomes more common in publishing, journalism, and content production.
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