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I use AI to name my characters/settings. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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I know what this community thinks about AI. I know what Lemmy in general thinks about AI. It's bad, obviously. Writers like me don't like to get their job, their dream snatched by lifeless imitation. So why am I using it? Simply put, I do not think of AI as artists but I do think of them as "assistants". They'll help you kickstart but they won't drive for you. If you try to let them drive, there'll be accidents, mistakes. I myself am not too good at naming things. Hell, most writers don't put too much thought into the names. I simply use AI as though it's a somewhat coherent name generator. I'll probably be downvoted but still wanted to express my little opinion.

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago

probably wouldn't work well in a worthwhile story where names have meanings or characters possess multiple names (which they should)

see: genshin ars goetia/commedia dell'arte naming and the linked meanings, aether/lumine meaning, etc.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

probably wouldn't work well in a worthwhile story

Coulda just stopped there.

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