Writers, don't be fooled by that just a bit too interesting email

Mariët Meester reflects on her experience with deceptive emails, particularly one that seemed to be from a legitimate editor but turned out to be a scam. She discusses the increasing prevalence of AI-generated communications targeting authors, leading to feelings of distrust and frustration. Meester highlights the irony of being misled by a marketing proposal and a fake acquisition email, both of which aimed to exploit her work. The article raises concerns about the implications of AI in the literary world, including the unauthorized use of authors' texts for training models, ultimately questioning the motivations behind such deceptive practices.