Can artificial intelligence ever truly replicate the magic of human storytelling? As AI-generated content floods the internet, award-winning Chinese writer Zhao Lihong delivers a passionate defense of humanity’s creative edge. 🎭
The 2025 Premio Montale Fuori di Casa laureate argues that while AI can churn out text at lightning speed, it lacks the soul that makes literature timeless. "My laughter, every sound I make, even my tears are unique to me," Zhao told cultural commentators, comparing human creativity to an irreplaceable fingerprint. 🌟
Here’s why Zhao believes writers needn’t fear robots:
💡 Emotion: AI can’t replicate lived experiences or personal vulnerability
🎨 Perception: Human senses create richer, more nuanced descriptions
🚀 Imagination: Our ability to connect unexpected ideas remains unmatched
While acknowledging AI’s role in filtering out low-effort content, Zhao compares great literature to "a conversation between souls" – something no algorithm can engineer. 📚✨
What’s next? The debate continues as creatives worldwide explore AI collaboration while protecting the human spark that makes art resonate across generations. 🌍💡
