Generative Poetry and Social Media: Exploring Creativity and Identity in the Algorithmic Age

Abstract

Generative poetry, created using artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic models, has emerged as a transformative form of creative expression in the digital age. This paper explores how generative poetry intersects with social media to influence creative practices and personal identity. It compares two AI-based poetry generators—OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Verse by Verse—to evaluate their stylistic tendencies, creative depth, and user engagement. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of generated poems and user feedback with quantitative measures of engagement on social media platforms. Findings suggest that generative poetry fosters creative experimentation and democratizes poetic expression while raising questions about authenticity and authorship. The paper concludes that while generative poetry expands creative boundaries, it also challenges traditional notions of poetic identity and authorship.