About the book
Ink Over Algorithms is a nuanced and incisive book on artificial intelligence exploring the intersection of AI with narratology and creative writing, journalism, feminism and law - keeping the significance of storytelling at its centre. The book offers a balanced lens on the capacities and limitations of AI emphasizing its potential both as an assistive tool as well as the need for human oversight as we navigate the modalities of ethical collaboration with AI.
 
The probing analysis is accompanied with various experiments using AI tools wherein Manjima Misra shows how such tools can be used to generate character names in stories based on prompts of genre and personality types, as well as re-writings of conventional tropes in fairy tales to articulate stories for children which are more representative of socio-cultural diversities. In sections on journalism, law and feminism, the book argues the need for human intervention with urgency : In the world of AI, fact-checking inaccuracies, misinformation and algorithmic bias are best tackled by the human storyteller. While urging readers to approach AI with both ‘curiosity and caution’, the central thesis of the book encapsulates the irreplaceability of the human writer with precision and rigour.
 
About the author
Manjima Misra is an accomplished author, passionate educator, and insightful writer whose works explore the intricate intersections of literature, culture, and social issues. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Delhi and a Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
 
Manjima’s literary career reflects her profound interest in feminism, mental health, and societal reforms. Her books—Detectives of Autumn House (2024), The Ocean is Her Title (2023), Unapologetically Mad (2019), and Indian Feminine Fury (2019)—are compelling contributions to contemporary literature, with each work resonating deeply with readers for their thought-provoking narratives and bold exploration of themes like identity, mental health, and feminism. Her writing, equally sharp in articles as in books, appears in reputable publications such as The Telegraph, Feminism in India, Outlook India, Deccan Herald, Firstpost, Newslaundry, The Quint, and The Indian Express.