I second this. If we’re using AI to expedite the process, we should be critical of its contribution.
However, if we’re using it to compensate for underdeveloped creative or critical faculties, we may be robbing ourselves of an opportunity to grow. Writing is not only about the product — it can...
Plan, I say. Ask yourself questions like, "What does the reader already know about this subject?" and, "What key points do I want to get across in this piece?"
Good luck with the contest!