AI and the Future of Writing

Artificial intelligence writes books - but what does that mean for literature, non-fiction, and science? The author has been working in the publishing industry for 25 years and knows the world of books inside out: the creative process, the work of editors, and the changing market. With this background, he looks at what is probably the biggest turning point in recent times: the advent of AI in writing itself. The book shows where AI opens up opportunities - for example, in research, structuring, and didactic preparation - and where it poses risks: loss of quality, crisis of trust, loss of authenticity. It highlights the role of publishers and self-publishers, examines scientific publications, discusses copyright issues, and asks about the cultural consequences. This is not about technological enthusiasm or cultural pessimism, but rather a nuanced analysis: What will remain of books when machines start writing them? The answer is neither clear nor reassuring-but it shows that even in the age of AI, the responsibility for meaning, depth, and credibility lies with humans. A book for everyone who loves books, writes them, publishes them, or reads them-and who wants to know whether we are moving toward a literary future with or without a "human voice." Bremen University Press has published over 5,000 specialist books in various languages since 2005. 1st edition 2025