International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Seema Gupta, Gauri Kathait, Rachit Sharma, Udhav Bhardwaj
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of creative writing, offering both opportunities and challenges for writers, educators, and readers alike. This paper explores the dual role of AI in creative writing—as a collaborative partner that enhances human creativity and as a potential rival that challenges traditional notions of originality and authorship. Through a systematic literature review combined with qualitative analysis of case studies and educational implementations, this study examines how AI influences storytelling, poetry, and narrative design. The research identifies a critical gap in understanding the practical dynamics of human-AI collaboration in creative contexts and proposes a partnership-rivalry framework to characterize AI's multifaceted role. Furthermore, the paper discusses ethical considerations, societal implications, and future directions for AI-human collaboration in the literary world. Findings suggest that while AI cannot replace the nuanced emotional depth and imaginative capacity of human writers, it serves as a powerful augmentation tool to inspire, refine, and expand the creative process. The study concludes that the relationship between AI and human creativity is not adversarial but complementary, pointing toward a future where collaboration between humans and machines defines new forms of literary expression.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21715729
