Published on August 2, 2026 at 10:58 Comment 2 𝕏 Print © Unsplash Ask ChatGPT for some Stephen King: it politely declines and offers “a similar atmosphere.” A newfound modesty for a company that has swallowed whole libraries without asking the people affected for their opinion. For three years, imitating the style of a famous novelist was one of ChatGPT’s favorite tricks, and one of the most commonly used (writing forums are full of ready-made instructions