Are you drafting or iterating? Some thoughts on writing with AI

I use AI in my day-to-day at work — yes, sometimes, even to write! Despite the hype about "removing critical thinking," somehow it hasn't taken away any of the mechanics, structure, or thought processes behind writing. Although I compose these blog posts from my brain (plus other people's research/brains), the very act of putting words into a blank digital page hasn't changed at all with AI. At…