Will writing skills still be necessary in the age of AI? Absolutely. AI’s integration into composition shifts the focus from composing basic text (available to everyone) to higher-level human skills like reviewing, curating, and enhancing AI outputs.
High-level writing tasks—including legal drafting, literary style, and persuasive argument—remain a uniquely human domain in which style, tone, and ethical considerations matter.
Critical thinking, originality, and ethical communication are intertwined with writing, and these elements can never be outsourced to AI. Good writers will always have the edge, especially over those who allow their skills to wither by relying on AI unduly.