Opinion: New writers risk never knowing their true skill level without AI

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A personal essay published on ssp.sh raises concerns about writers who begin their craft in the age of AI assistance. The author argues that relying on AI tools from the outset makes it impossible for new writers to assess their own independent writing ability. The piece questions whether writers who have always used AI can meaningfully distinguish their own voice and skill from machine-generated output. The article has sparked early discussion on Hacker News, though engagement remains limited with only one comment and four points at the time of publication.

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