Stuck with an AI-generated plot twist in my novel

I tried a new AI tool that helps writers come up with story ideas. For my mystery book, it suggested the villain is the main character's pet parrot. The AI says this is a fresh take based on data, but it just feels odd. I'm not sure if I should change the story or keep the weird twist. Has anyone run into AI giving strange advice for creative projects? I could use some tips on when to follow AI ideas and when to ignore them. Maybe there are other tools that handle this better.

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umaw691mo ago

Ever wonder if the AI just mixes popular tropes without understanding why they work? A parrot villain might be data driven but it sounds silly lol.

stellahart1mo ago

Wait, a parrot villain? That's nuts. AI just grabs popular stuff and throws it together. A parrot? Come on. Villains need menace, not feathers. It proves the system doesn't get storytelling at all. Just mindless mixing from a database.

victor_thompson591mo ago

That parrot villain does sound odd, and I agree with stellahart about villains needing menace. Trust your gut on this one, the AI doesn't feel the story like you do.