ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF NARRATIVE IMAGINATION

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming narrative imagination, raising critical questions about creativity, authorship, and human agency. The problem addressed in this study is how AI-generated content challenges traditional forms of storytelling and imaginative expression. The purpose of this research is to examine the evolving relationship between AI and narrative imagination, particularly its impact on creative processes and literary production. This study adopts a qualitative method, drawing on literature review and critical analysis of AI-assisted storytelling practices. It explores how AI tools function as both creative collaborators and technological disruptors in narrative construction. The findings suggest that AI enhances creative potential by supporting idea generation and expanding narrative possibilities, but also raises concerns about originality, ethical boundaries, and the diminishing role of human imagination. AI acts as a “creative companion,” enabling new forms of storytelling while simultaneously reshaping traditional narrative structures. In conclusion, the future of narrative imagination lies in a hybrid model where human creativity and AI collaboration coexist. While AI can augment storytelling, the human role remains central in preserving meaning, context, and cultural depth.