[Review] The Poetry Contest: Human vs. Machine by Lyman Ditson & Adam A.I.

Can an AI write poetry as well as a human? This is the fascinating question at the heart of The Poetry Contest.

The results of this experiment are surprising. I quickly discovered that without attribution, I often couldn't distinguish the AI's work from the human's. The quality was remarkably balanced; sometimes I preferred the human’s poem, and other times I was more impressed by the AI's.

The most significant difference I noticed wasn't one of quality, but of style. The human poet often offered more abstract interpretations of a theme, while the AI tended to approach the subject in more recognizable ways. This distinction alone makes for a deeply thought-provoking experience.

An intriguing read for anyone curious about the future of creativity.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released July 29, 2025.

4 stars