On TV and the stage, fictional authors are creator stand-ins, and so much more

AI Briefing

• – Fictional authors on TV and stage portray creators as stand-ins, reflecting anxieties about AI and romanticizing authorship.
• – Some portrayals focus on the pressures of writer's life, while others idealize the creative process.
• – These depictions shape audience perceptions of the role of the creator and the value of their work.