When AI Pens Poetry: Shakespeare, Who?

A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports this month revealed that AI-generated poetry, crafted using ChatGPT 3.5, is often favored over classics by the likes of Shakespeare and Byron. Involving 2,500 non-expert participants, AI verses scored higher in rhythm and emotional appeal. However, the charm fizzles once the bot's authorship is revealed. As AI models evolve, poets are teaming up with tech, prompting us to rethink creativity in the digital age.