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The Future: AI is changing the age-old concept of an author's work
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The Future: AI is changing the age-old concept of an author's work

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • WSOY CEO Timo Julkunen believes artificial intelligence will fundamentally change book creation.
  • He considers AI's impact greater than that of the internet or audiobooks.
  • Julkunen sees AI transforming how books are made, but not the reasons for making them.

Timo Julkunen, CEO of WSOY, predicts that artificial intelligence will profoundly alter the landscape of book creation, surpassing the transformative effects of the internet and audiobooks. He stated that AI is changing "how we make books," but not "why we make them."

Julkunen, speaking from WSOY's representative room, emphasized the significant disruption AI poses to the publishing industry and its professionals. His perspective suggests that while the core motivations behind writing may remain, the methods and processes involved in bringing books to readers will undergo a radical evolution due to AI technologies.

The CEO's view positions AI as a more significant force for change in the literary world than previous technological advancements. This outlook suggests a future where AI tools play an integral role in various stages of book production, from writing and editing to marketing and distribution, reshaping the traditional roles and workflows within the industry.

Artificial intelligence is changing how we make books, not why we make them.

— Timo JulkunenDescribing the impact of AI on the book industry.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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