AI Writing Isn’t the Problem – Misusing It Is!

Yesterday, I came across a post about a guy from Serbia whose websites were removed from Mediavine because of overusing AI content. As expected, the whole Reddit and X community went crazy, saying AI is garbage, that he got what he deserved, and that everyone using AI should face the same consequences.

People kept insisting that only manual, “real” writers produce quality content and that AI is ruining everything.

I get where they’re coming from—there’s a lot of low-quality AI content out there, and it’s easy to understand why people feel this way.

But I see things a bit differently. I believe AI, when used properly, can actually be a powerful tool for content creators.

So, I decided to write this article to share my thoughts on AI and how I’ve been using it to create better content and to challenge some of these common misconceptions.

The Real Problem with AI in Content Creation

In my opinion, the real problem with AI in content creation isn’t the AI itself—it’s how people are using it. Some folks are just trying to game the system—whether it’s Google, Bing, Pinterest, or whatever. They use AI to churn out tons of low-quality articles, hoping to grab more traffic and, ultimately, more revenue.

And honestly, it’s frustrating because more and more people are doing this. I really hope it stops at some point. The issue is, because of these people, everyone else who’s using AI in a good way gets painted with the same brush.

Some of these “AI writers” don’t even bother to do any real research or have any experience on the topic. They just let the AI spit out whatever it knows, and it doesn’t get worse than that. I get why people are annoyed—it’s a real problem.

But again, the problem isn’t AI itself; it’s how people choose to use it.

How AI Can Benefit Content Creation

Now, here are my thoughts on using AI for content creation and why I believe it can actually help both writers and readers get higher-quality, more digestible articles.

First off, as a non-native English speaker, I don’t have a huge vocabulary—and I’m pretty sure a lot of native speakers feel the same way. AI can really help with that! It can suggest better words, improve phrasing, and make sure what you’re trying to say comes across clearly and effectively.

Another big benefit of AI is when we need to express ourselves—our thoughts, opinions, or experiences—but don’t know the best way to do it.

Let’s be real: not all of us are professional writers, and why should we be? Why should every blog owner need to write like a pro?

AI can bridge that gap. It can help you improve your writing style, make your message clearer, and even polish your content so it’s easier for readers to understand.

Take this article, for example. I’m literally writing it with the help of AI, section by section. I’m sharing my thoughts and experiences, and ChatGPT is helping me shape them into a more polished article—one that I probably couldn’t have written this well with my basic English skills.

Why Human-Written Content Isn’t Always Better

I know this is just my opinion, but I think many of you will agree with me on this. A lot of people swear that human-written content is the best—like, the ultimate standard.

Sure, that might be true for a small percentage of people—maybe 1% or 2% of the best writers out there. But let’s be honest: getting to that level where your writing style is flawless, your vocabulary is rich, your expressions are spot-on, and you nail the search intent every time?

That’s incredibly hard to achieve.

Now, imagine you take a good writer and pair them with AI. That good writer can become an excellent writer. And that’s why I think human-written content isn’t always better.

Look, I’ve written over 500 articles in my life—all manually, without any AI assistance—so I know what I’m talking about. And ever since I started using AI to help me with new content, I can honestly see that my articles have gotten better. But I’ll get more into my experience with AI in the next section.

My Experience Using AI to Connect with Readers

I started using AI like everyone else did when it became popular a year or two ago, and honestly, at first, I thought about misusing it too (haha). I was amazed at how smart it seemed like it knew everything about every topic.

But it didn’t take long for me to realize that AI only has basic knowledge on most subjects—it lacks real experience and depth.

Over time, I figured out that I shouldn’t use AI to replace my writing but to improve it. And that’s when things changed for me.

Now, I feel like I’m able to connect with my readers even better. I can literally ask AI to “write in layman’s terms,” and it helps me communicate in a simpler, more relatable way. I can also ask it how to improve my older content, which I wrote entirely by myself, and it usually gives me some solid advice.

So, my strategy now is to use AI to help craft full articles—but not to misuse it. I treat it like a tool, a really smart writing assistant, almost like a top-notch professional writer.

I share all my thoughts, experiences, research, sources—everything—and then AI helps me shape it into an article that’s actually useful and helpful to the end reader.

Using AI as a Writing Assistant, Not a Replacement

I think AI should be seen as a helpful tool that supports human creativity, not something that replaces it. I understand why some people hate it and have a biased opinion—it’s been misused a lot.

But if you take a step back and look at it objectively, you’ll see the real potential of AI as one of the best writing assistants out there.

But let’s be clear: nothing can replace you—your thoughts, your experience, your research. That’s what I really want to emphasize.

Without you—the thinker, the creator, the researcher, the one who actually tries things out—AI is useless. It can’t do anything meaningful on its own, at least not in a way that’s genuinely helpful to others.

Finding the Balance for the Future of Content

I believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to use AI responsibly and not just for short-term gains. This is something that big companies should emphasize, too.

Only then will more people realize the importance of using AI as a tool to help, not as an all-in-one machine that pumps out 100 articles an hour.

The truth is, if too many people keep using AI the wrong way (and let’s be honest, that’s already happening), it could backfire on all of us. AI could end up learning from content that was also written by AI, which would be a total disaster.

So, I really think AI should be used like I’m using it right now—to help clarify my thoughts, polish my writing, and create something genuinely valuable for you, the reader.

A Call for a More Nuanced View on AI

If you’re someone who is completely against AI, I really think you should take a step back and consider all of its benefits—how it can actually improve your content creation process or whatever else you use it for.

It’s not all bad; it just depends on how you use it.

On the other hand, if you’re using AI to generate low-quality, spammy sites or mass-produced content, you should also reconsider your approach.

First, those strategies probably won’t work in the long run (at least, I don’t think so). Second, they don’t actually help the end user.

And finally, they might cost you monetization opportunities—like that Serbian guy I mentioned initially.

What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to share them in the comment section below. Cheers!