Writing With AI
O'Reilly Radar, Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Tim O'Reilly argues AI is a legitimate creative medium, not a shortcut for lazy writers.
O'Reilly makes a contrarian case for writing with AI, framing it as a new artistic medium comparable to photography's disruption of painting.
He draws historical parallels showing that technical innovations initially met resistance but ultimately expanded creative possibility. Through personal examples, he demonstrates how concentrated intention and rigorous editing turn AI output into meaningful work.
His conclusion is that readers should judge the product rather than police the process.