AI News Tab #9:AI's Power Play: The Winners, The Losers, And The Just Plain Unprepared
AI news that caught my eye.
AI News that caught my eye, plus a roundup of what was published in the Newsletters this week.
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AI-generated voices are stepping into the spotlight, poised to redefine how brands connect with consumers. As companies race to leverage this technology, concerns over authenticity and creativity loom. But let’s be honest—when was the last time you listened to a radio ad and thought, Wow, that’s pure human? According to Forbes, AI voiceovers offer hyper-personalization, cost efficiency, and an unsettlingly smooth delivery that never calls in sick.
Of course, the backlash is brewing. As we saw last year, generative AI in marketing wasn’t exactly met with open arms—it was more like a cautious side-eye. After campaigns flopped under public scrutiny, brands are shifting their AI focus from flashy consumer-facing gimmicks to back-end efficiencies. Automating customer journey mapping? Smart. Creating synthetic audience data - slightly dystopian, but fine. But as Marketing Dive points out, 2025 is the year AI winners and losers will be sorted out—those who wield the tech with precision will thrive, while the rest will scramble to justify inflated investments.
And speaking of winners and losers, nowhere is the AI shake-up more pronounced than in the freelance job market. If your skill set can be replicated by a well-trained model in seconds, well, that’s a tough break. But it’s not all doom and gloom—Oxford Internet Institute highlights a divide: while some freelancers are struggling, others who embrace AI tools are seeing a boom in productivity and demand.
Meanwhile, over in the world of art and photography, AI is no longer just a creative tool—it is the art. At PhotoBrussels 2025, AI-generated images are taking center stage, further blurring the line between human artistry and machine-driven imagination. But as AI wins over galleries, human creators are digging in their heels. The US Authors Guild is pushing back with a new certification for books created by, actual humans. The “Human Authored” label aims to reassure readers that they’re consuming words crafted by real minds—not a neural network with a flair for dramatic tension.
And in the world of tabletop RPGs, the debate is even more heated. The Ennies, a major awards body for the TTRPG industry, has officially banned AI-generated content, sending a clear message: human creativity is not optional. Screen Rant suggests D&D should take note.
Whether you’re a brand, a freelancer, or a dungeon master, the winners will be those who master the art of blending human ingenuity with machine efficiency. The losers? Well, let’s just say they’ll be easy to spot—they’ll be the ones complaining about AI.
The Week in the Newsletters
Master Writing With AI [Non-Fiction]
Essential AI Prompts for Teachers: A Complete Lesson Planning Guide (2025)
The Complete Guide to Modern AI Style Prompting
How to Use AI to Become an Industry Influencer: Part 2 - Creating Authority Content
How to Use AI to Decode Website Terms and Conditions in Minutes
Alt Author [Writing Fiction]
Plot Your Book with Ease: The Ultimate 5x40 Novel Outline
How to Write Fiction Book Descriptions: Create Blurbs That Sell Your Fiction
19 AI Prompts for Crafting a Hero’s Journey Story
Storytelling Master Class: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
AI Art Daily
How to Sell AI Art: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Money with AI Images
#669 Creating Emotional AI Art: Mastering Lonely Character Prompts
#670 Create Adorable 3D Cartoon Clowns: Character Design Guide
#671 Mastering Cinematic Concept Art with AI: Stunning Prompts and Techniques
#672 AI Pattern Design: Creating Enchanted Farm Animals
#673 Mastering Reductive Design with AI: A Pop Art Approach
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