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Can AI write short stories?

Yes, it can. But are they any good?

AI writing short stories has snuck into all the conversations I have these days. In a group chat with my fellow writers, our conversation led us to ChatGPT and how it should be banned in writing retreats for people to focus on their writing. As a joke, fellow writer Tony sent a prompt:

Prompt: Write me a story set in the North…