As part of a literary writing camp organized by the Military Literature Magazine, a seminar titled “AI and Writers Today” was held on May 28 at the Southern Regional Creative House in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
The event brought together 15 camp participants and a number of writers, poets, and literary critics interested in the subject.
The discussion focused on a question increasingly facing the literary world: can works created with AI assistance be considered literature, and what place should artificial intelligence have in the creative process?
The seminar brings together 15 writing camp participants and other writers and artists interested in the topic.
Many participants agreed that AI can be a useful tool, but not a substitute for the writer. Novelist Trung Sy said he uses AI only for outlining and proofreading, emphasizing that genuine literary creation must come from human experience and memory. “AI has data, but it does not have personal memories,” he noted.
Literary critic and poet Hoang Thuy Anh argued that AI-generated texts often sound polished but gradually reveal a sameness in language and emotion. While acknowledging the importance of technological progress, she stressed the need for writers to preserve their individuality and creative instincts.
The discussion on AI and literary creation attracts considerable interest from writers and poets
Several speakers, including novelist Nguyen Ngoc Loi and poet Van Phi, maintained that literature is rooted in lived experience, emotion, and personal reflection - qualities that AI cannot genuinely possess. Others viewed AI as a helpful assistant for research, information gathering, and technical support, but warned against overreliance on it.
Despite differing perspectives, participants shared a common conclusion: AI may support literary work, but it cannot replace the writer’s imagination, emotions, or creative responsibility. Reflecting this view, the organizers confirmed that the magazine’s Poetry and Memoir Competition will not accept works generated by AI.
Translated by DO HUONG
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