In 1967, Roland Barthes challenged the traditional notion of text's meaning being anchored in the author's intent.
The rise of artificial intelligence, like GPT-4, raises questions about the origin of meaning and the attribution of authority to algorithm-generated text.
AI lacks consciousness and credibility in the traditional sense, posing challenges in terms of persuading an audience.
The absence of a human author in AI-generated text leads to a lack of ethical responsibility, personal stake, and accountability.