Tokarczuk Consults AI While Writing

Why this is here: Tokarczuk is developing a futuristic detective game, inspired by her novel Anna In in the Graves of the World, that uses AI to create psychologically complete characters.

Polish Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk revealed in Poznań, Poland, that she consults with artificial intelligence during her writing process. Speaking at the Impact conference, Tokarczuk described asking the AI how to best develop plot ideas, seeing the technology as a boon for literary fiction. She even pays for a premium version of the program to expand her creative thinking.

However, Tokarczuk cautions against blindly copying AI output, noting its tendency to “hallucinate” and the potential for addictive use. She is currently writing what she anticipates will be her final novel, planning to focus on shorter, more financially viable stories. She believes writers will adapt to AI tools faster than other professions.

The author’s statements sparked debate, with some critics accusing her of relying too heavily on the technology and questioning her Nobel Prize. Tokarczuk clarified that she uses AI for research and fact-checking, similar to using books and archives, and that her current book is solely her own work. Her development studio, Sundog, also utilizes AI in game development, receiving significant funding from the Polish government.