AI Fiction in the Wild

The paper explores the impact of large language models, particularly ChatGPT, on fiction generation, revealing that over one third of user conversations involve creating various forms of fiction, such as original stories and fanfiction. It identifies user patterns, particularly among "infinite story demanders," who frequently request and revise narratives, highlighting a shift in the author-reader dynamic towards a more interactive and self-generative model. This research underscores the potential of AI to transform storytelling and entertainment by enabling new forms of narrative participation and personalization, which may influence future literary and media landscapes.