‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 14, 2026

What changed

Readers are using chatbots to create fiction tailored to their own interests, rather than relying only on traditionally published books. This is happening as the publishing industry debates how authors use artificial intelligence.

What this means for you

People can use widely available chatbots to make personalized stories, giving readers more control over what they read. The trend also adds pressure on publishers and authors to respond to changing expectations around how fiction is made.

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