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Is There an Optimist’s Case for AI in Art?

October 29, 2026 · 1 h 12 min

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Is There an Optimist’s Case for AI in Art?


Soman lays out 5 optimistic scenarios for how AI could be used positively by authors, and Victoria tries valiantly to get onboard. They also discuss the potential career goals of a mid-career author, and strategies to keep up with youth lingo. Victoria is trying to be gentle with herself (but also hates that phrase), and Soman wants ‘Indian Bryan Cranston’ to play him in a biopic.

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