The Media Copilot How to write with AI and stay 100% human, with Alexandra Samuel
Jan 10, 2025
Alexandra Samuel, a renowned author and data journalist, shares her journey of leveraging AI as a writing partner. She reveals how AI fuels her creativity, helping her produce an astonishing 50,000 words in just over a week. Alexandra discusses strategies for managing information overload, particularly through neurodivergent practices. The conversation also highlights the potential of AI to bridge communication gaps, enhance productivity, and reshape storytelling, while envisioning a future where AI unlocks new avenues for ingenuity in media.
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AI-Assisted Writing Workflow
- Use Notebook LM to process research PDFs and generate a "podcast" summarizing key points.
- Combine AI-generated outlines with personal ramblings and notes for a writing roadmap.
Value of AI Outlines
- Alexandra Samuel found that creating AI-driven outlines helped organize her thoughts.
- This preparation allowed her to write more efficiently, even without constantly referencing the outlines.
Choosing the Right AI Tool
- Use Notebook LM for querying large research collections due to its superior handling of context.
- Other tools like Claude have limitations on the amount of information they can process.