"Are we heading toward an AI utopia, an AI dystopia… or something in between?

In this episode of Technical Writing Uncensored, I sit down with technical writer and blogger Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti to talk about how AI and LLMs are changing technical writing — and what writers should actually be worried about.

Fabri writes the excellent Passo Uno blog, where he explores technical writing, AI, and the future of documentation.
Read his blog here: https://passo.uno

We discuss whether AI will replace writers, how technical writers can stay relevant, and why writers might actually become more important in an AI-driven world.

Fabri also explains why writers should think of AI as “a second language”, not something that replaces human expertise.

We also discuss:
Why AI is more like a tool (a hammer) than an autonomous intelligence
Why good documentation is essential for AI systems
Whether tech writers will become editors and prompt architects
Why writers need a “mental gym” to keep their thinking sharp

This conversation is a thoughtful look at the real impact of AI on technical writing, without the hype.

#TechnicalWritingUncensored #TechnicalWriter #TechnicalWriting #Documentarian #Documentation #WordNerds #TechComm #ContentStrategy #WritingTips #CareerAdvice #UserExperience #DocsLikeCode #TechWritingUncensored #TechCommunity #aiforwriters #ai #llm #artificialintelligence "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueUDtIgcpgA

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#ThatWordChat is back tomorrow with special guests Joshua Blackburn and Jess Zafarris.

We’re diving into the latest edition of "League of the Lexicon," the word game made for language lovers. Don’t miss it!

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We’re live with our all-star #WOTY panel! Ready to dive into the words that shaped 2025?

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Merriam-Webster’s Editor-at-Large Peter Sokolowski returns to #ThatWordChat next week to discuss the 12th edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary—the first new edition in 22 years.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 4:30 PM ET

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Today’s Quordle was balanced challenging but not brutal. Hints pointed to words about danger, space rovers, joy, and unburned items. The final answers? CHURN, STUNT, MADAM, GAZER. Four grids, nine tries, and a satisfying finish for puzzle fans.

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Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/today-quordle-answer

Thank you to Nick Norlen for joining #ThatWordChat to share the story of “Paper Airplane.”

Explore the debut issue and support the magazine here: https://www.paperairplane.pub/

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Paper Airplane magazine

Paper Airplane magazine is the grown-up version of the kind of magazine you used to look forward to getting as a kid: fun, fascinating, uncynical—and no A.I.

Paper Airplane magazine

On September 16, #ThatWordChat welcomes Nick Norlen, founder and editor of “Paper Airplane.”

The magazine is the grown-up version of the ones you loved as a kid—fun, fascinating, uncynical, and human.

Join us: ThatWordChat.com

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Ah yes, the groundbreaking "Square Theory" 🤔, where crossword aficionados gather in a digital town square to wax poetic about intersecting words like it's the next scientific revolution. 😂 Because nothing screams innovation like a bunch of nerds in a Discord server dissecting four-letter words. 🚀🔡
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Square Theory

The story starts in Crosscord, the crossword Discord server. Over 5,000 users strong, the server has emerged as a central hub for the online crossword community, a buzzing, sometimes overwhelming, sometimes delightful town square where total noobs, veteran constructors, and champion solvers alike come together to talk about words that cross each other.

Adam Aaronson

🧠 What’s the best word game you’ve ever played—and why?

I’m still hooked on Wordfeud: have played for over 10-years and it never disappoints.

What’s yours? Let’s swap favorites!

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Hey #WordNerds,
You know how 'unprecedented' needed a long spell in a good paddock after being absolutely flogged during the early years of the #COVID19Pandemic? (Reminder: #COVIDisNotOver)
I think the metaphorical use of 'journey' (esp. in health settings) needs a similar chance to recover.
What say you?