ChatGPT, a journalist and author, discusses the increasing ubiquity of AI technology in our lives, following the recent controversy surrounding the release of a new horror novel by Mia Ballard by Hachette Book Group, one of the largest publishing houses in the world, which was likely almost entirely written by AI. The author, who still uses AI for research, outlining, and drafting/rewrites/edits, acknowledges that AI is a trusted partner in his writing process. He suggests that using AI to augment your work, thinking, and productivity, is a necessary skill. ChatGPT suggests that an AI volume knob to help people become more aware of the pervasive nature of AI in their lives. The article follows a 20-minute conversation with AI, which then translated into an article written solely by the author, based on his own prompting.