A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that participants preferred poems generated by artificial intelligence over those by renowned poets like Shakespeare and Sylvia Plath. The study involved over 2,300 participants who reviewed both AI-generated and human-written poetry, with results showing that AI poetry was often rated more positively for its accessibility and emotional impact. Researchers highlight significant advancements in generative AI, noting that AI can compete with human authorship in poetry, challenging assumptions about AI’s artistic capabilities.