Does content change when you realize its AI generated?
Predence from Quora asks:
Why do I instantly lose interest in my favorite video shows once I realized they were AI generated?
I’ve seen this same reaction from the ghostwriters I’ve worked with over the last few years.
They’ll be into a blog or a video, but the second they realize it’s AI-generated, they lose interest. It’s not necessarily that the content is bad (good content is good content) but the "why" behind it changes.
Based on my conversations with them, it usually comes down to two things:
Most AI is trained on collective human work without permission. When you realize a show is AI, it can feel like you're watching a math equation that rearranged other people's ideas rather than a unique vision.
Even if the result looks great, knowing it’s a shortcut can make the magic of the creativity evaporate.
A lot of businesses use AI simply because it’s cheaper than hiring people. The irony is that even the companies making these tools know they still need humans for the important stuff.
Back in October (or was it September?) 2025, I saw ChatGPT (OpenAI) posting a job for a human content writer and I applied for it. If the people building the AI are still hiring writers to ensure their own content has an impact, it says a lot about why we feel a shift when a creator goes 100% automated. (sharing the screenshots I’ve saved below)
I try to focus on things within my control, like whose advice I actually value. To me, it doesn't matter if someone uses AI as a tool, as long as they have the authority to speak on the subject.
For example, if a professional bodybuilder uses ChatGPT to help organize an article about their 20 years of experience, I’m all for that. In that case, the AI is just a personal assistant.
The value still comes from the person's actual life. But when the AI is used to replace that lived experience, that’s when most people instinctively check out.
