{
  "id": 16560823,
  "title": "No sweat, just use AI to create…",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/no-sweat-just-use-ai-to-create",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-26T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/no-sweat-just-use-ai-to-create/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Edison once said that genius is made up of an inch of inspiration and a foot of hard work, but artificial intelligence is changing the game for creative pursuits. South African author Coral Hart has been utilizing AI to craft over 370 books since February of the previous year. She is unafraid to reveal her identity, though she may be somewhat modest about it. In contrast to her professional accomplishments, Hart does not seem to feel embarrassed about being photographed for this story. It's worth noting that she has generated nearly R17 million in revenue from her AI-assisted writing efforts this year alone, which could potentially make her a target for those who are envious of her success.\n\nHart is resolute in her stance that AI plays a crucial role in the laborious aspects of writing, enabling her to focus on the creative process. As the author, she maintains control by establishing the story's concept, the writing style, character details, and chapter outlines. Only after this groundwork is laid will her AI system generate the actual book. While some critics allege plagiarism, the truth is that all creative expression draws inspiration from the works and individuals that came before. This notion has existed for centuries, even in the digital age.",
  "summary": "Coral Hart is adamant AI is what she uses to do the donkey work of writing - the perspiration.",
  "key_points": [
    "South African author Coral Hart uses AI to write over 370 books",
    "AI generates content while Hart sets story concept and style",
    "AI-assisted writing yields R17 million in revenue this year"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Automating the laborious aspects of prose generation allows prolific authors to scale their creative output and capture massive revenue while maintaining control over fundamental storytelling elements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}