ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF NARRATIVEIMAGINATION

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 AIgenerated 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