Glossary

AI-Assisted Writing

Definition

The use of artificial intelligence — typically large language models — to support human writers in drafting, refining, governing, and adapting written communication.

Why it matters

AI-assisted writing is now the default mode for most professional communication. Done well, it amplifies judgment; done poorly, it dilutes it.

Examples

  • AI suggestions for tone adjustment.
  • AI-driven retrieval of relevant context during drafting.
  • AI enforcement of governance rules at draft time.

Best practices

  • Keep humans in the judgment loop.
  • Ground AI suggestions in organizational memory.
  • Enforce governance at the AI layer, not only after.

Related concepts

FAQ

Does AI replace writers?

No — it changes what writers spend their judgment on.