"Literary Theory for Robots: A Critical Review"

In "Literary Theory for Robots," Dennis Yi Tenen explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and literature, emphasizing the irreducibly human aspect of language and learning. Drawing connections between modern chatbots, pulp-fiction plot generators, dictionaries, and medieval prophecy wheels, Tenen argues that while machines are becoming stronger and smarter, the core of meaning still emerges from human experience. Through engaging storytelling and a focus on human-scale presentation, Tenen navigates complex ideas about art, intelligence, technology, and the future of labor, urging readers to be alert but not to panic about the advancements in computer learning.