Okay, so the Nebula Awards, which are a pretty big deal for science fiction and fantasy writers, just made a huge decision about AI. And honestly, it's about time. After some back-and-forth, they've basically said that if you use AI to write even a little bit of your story, you're not eligible. Period.

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Initially, the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) was going to allow works to be nominated even if AI was used "at any point" in the writing process, but they would disclose it on the ballot. This didn't sit well with many authors and fans, and I can see why. It felt like a half-measure.

Thankfully, they listened to the criticism and updated their policy. Now, it's a full-on ban. If you've touched AI, you're out. If you get nominated and they find out you used AI, you'll be disqualified. That's how it should be.

The SFWA made it clear: they don't support using AI in creative work. Good. I think AI has its place, but it shouldn't be replacing human creativity, especially when it comes to writing. This also relates to the Baldur's Gate 3 controversy, when the Larian Studios founder mentioned they were using AI to explore ideas and flesh out presentations. While he said it won't be in their next game, Divinity, it sparked a debate about the role of AI in creative processes.

Of course, this whole AI thing is super controversial in the creative world. You've got writers and game developers worried about their jobs, and rightfully so. It seems like AI tools will add to a creative team, but never replace the human skill.

Now, the Nebula Awards will be held in Chicago from June 5th to June 7th. If you're a sci-fi or fantasy fan, it's definitely something to keep an eye on, especially with this new AI rule in place. I'm curious to see how it affects the nominations and winners.

I understand the concerns about AI taking over, and I think it's important to have these kinds of discussions. These AI tools have the potential to be amazing, but we need to make sure they're used ethically and responsibly. Protecting the integrity of creative work is a must. We can't let machines replace what makes us human.