Authorship and Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Descriptive Study of AI-Generated Texts and Human Identity

Abstract

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has significantly transformed the landscape of literary production, raising fundamental questions about authorship, creativity, and human identity. This paper presents a descriptive and analytical exploration of AI-generated texts and their implications for traditional literary concepts. Drawing upon theoretical perspectives and contemporary debates, the study examines how generative AI systems challenge established notions of originality, intentionality, and creative agency. It further investigates the evolving relationship between human writers and machine-generated content, highlighting the tension between algorithmic production and human imagination. The paper argues that while artificial intelligence can simulate patterns of creativity, it lacks the consciousness and experiential depth that characterize human authorship. Consequently, authorship in the digital age is not eliminated but reconfigured, shifting toward a collaborative model between human and machine. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for a redefinition of creativity and ethical frameworks to address the emerging realities of AI-assisted literary production.