Readers turn to chatbots to create custom fiction as publishing industry frets

KEY POINTS

1. Many readers are using chatbots to generate bespoke fiction — sometimes producing unconventional stories — while the publishing industry worries about how authors are using AI.
2. The piece describes a consumer-driven trend of people commissioning or creating custom narratives with chatbots.
3. This matters because it highlights a growing consumer use-case for chatbots that could affect content creation, distribution, and debates about authorship and publishing practices.