Over the past few months, something unexpected has been happening to me. The more I’ve used AI tools like ChatGPT to answer my questions, the more I’ve realized something surprising: I prefer AI-generated answers to human-written content—and by quite a big margin.
Whether I’m asking, “What did Einstein get wrong?” or “How fast can a greyhound run?”, AI’s responses feel better—more concise, more relevant, and, perhaps most importantly, more interactive.
It’s not just that AI gives me the information I’m looking for. It’s the way it engages with me, how I can ask for clarification, request elaboration, or even push back. None of this is possible with Google Search or a static webpage. AI isn’t just providing answers; it’s teaching, discussing, and evolving with my curiosity.
A few months ago, I would’ve thought, I’ll always prefer what humans have written. Now though, that has completely changed.
The Interactive Edge: What Makes AI Different
This shift isn’t just about better answers. It’s about how the experience of getting those answers is fundamentally different:
1. Interactive Learning
With AI, I can have a conversation. If something doesn’t make sense, I can ask for clarification. If I want more depth, I can request elaboration. If I want examples or a different perspective, I just ask.
Compare that to a Google Search. I might have to click through multiple websites, wade through ads and fluff, or piece together fragmented answers. With AI, the process is seamless and dynamic.
2. Customization and Adaptation
AI adapts to me in real time. It tailors its tone, depth, and explanation style based on my needs. Websites can’t do that. They’re static, one-size-fits-all solutions to dynamic, ever-evolving questions.
3. Depth on Demand
With AI, I can start with a simple question—“How do I peel an orange?”—and dig deeper into related topics. What’s the best knife for peeling citrus? Why does orange zest smell so strong? What are the health benefits of the peel?
This isn’t just answering a question; it’s sparking curiosity and guiding me through a learning journey.
4. A Discussion, Not a Search
When I interact with AI, it feels like a dialogue. I’m not just consuming information; I’m actively shaping the conversation. This two-way exchange makes the learning process more engaging and meaningful than simply reading an article.
Why This Feels Different
At first, this shift felt like laziness—like preferring a calculator to long division. But it’s more than that. It’s about efficiency, personalization, and a fundamentally different approach to knowledge.
When I use AI, I’m not passively consuming content. I’m interacting, questioning, and learning. That’s something websites, blogs, or even traditional media can’t replicate. And while this change feels exciting, it also raises some unsettling questions.
The Reciprocity Problem
If I generally no longer value what humans write, how can I expect others to value what I write?
This thought has stuck with me. Writing, storytelling, and creativity are deeply human activities. They connect us in ways that machines can’t replicate (at least not yet). But as I find myself increasingly drawn to AI, I worry about what happens to those connections.
If everyone starts preferring AI answers, will human writing lose its value? If we all stop caring about each other’s creative efforts, does the spark that drives human expression fade?
It’s easy to dismiss this as a philosophical concern, but it feels real. A future where we all turn to AI for information might be more efficient, but it risks alienating us from the creativity, emotion, and shared humanity that make our world meaningful.
Thoughts
AI seems to have fundamentally changed how I approach information. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about how those answers are delivered, discussed, and explored.
maybe this shift doesn’t have to spell doom for humanity though. Maybe it can be an opportunity to redefine what makes human creativity valuable. If we embrace AI as a tool for efficiency while preserving the uniquely human spaces for storytelling, empathy, and connection, we can strike a balance that enhances both.
