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 In this enlightening episode of the State of the Nation podcast, Joe kicks off the discussion with Elizabeth West, a leading figure in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) to discuss AIs implications in the world of publishing. Elizabeth is from Future Fiction Academy and is well-versed in the workings of AI, a topic that is increasingly capturing the attention of authors and the broader public. The episode opens with Kevin introducing the theme of the discussion – the 'big scary' AI. The conversation moves forward with Elizabeth shedding light on how the incorporation of AI into her career was influenced by Joe Solari. Elizabeth humorously insists that her immersion into the AI world was 'all Joe's fault,' referencing their initial discussions about AI writing. Elizabeth further discusses how AI has become an integral part of the writing process, with the introduction of AI models such as Haiku 3 and Claude 3. She emphasizes the rapid advancements in AI technology, highlighting how it can now read an entire backlist, a significant leap from the initial capability of reading about 25000 words. The discussion continues with Elizabeth talking about her software, Rexy, designed to sequence prompts for authors, making their writing process more efficient. She also elaborates on how the software integrates with Notion, a cloud-based writing tool, to streamline the writing process further and eliminate the tedium of copying and pasting. Elizabeth also discusses the concept of 'FineTunes,' a tool through which AI can be trained to write like any author with as little as ten writing samples. She emphasizes the importance of authors being aware of this technology, given its potential for misuse, but also highlights its advantages. She mentions how authors can create their own content machines, enabling them to produce content at an unprecedented pace. The conversation later shifts to the topic of 'job types,' a novel concept introduced by Elizabeth. She defines different categories of authors based on how they use AI: Gardeners, Weavers, Bakers, and Architects. Each category represents a different approach to incorporating AI into the writing process, from simply using AI for brainstorming to sequencing prompts and integrating AI-generated text seamlessly into their work. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in understanding how AI is revolutionizing the writing process. It provides valuable insights into how AI can be leveraged to enhance productivity and creativity, making it a must-watch for every author and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and literature.