Stop using ChatGPT to write your prompts, it kills the spark

I moderate a small writing group in Columbus and last week three people turned in prompts that were clearly AI generated. Same rhythm, same vague stakes like 'uncover a hidden truth', zero weird details. Handing an AI a writing prompt is like asking a GPS for a road trip story. The whole point of a prompt is to surprise yourself with a weird corner of your brain. I know because I did it twice in March and got two of the dullest stories I ever wrote. Then I switched back to pulling prompts from overheard conversations or grocery store receipts and everything got alive again. Has anyone else noticed AI prompts flattening the replies, or am I just fighting a losing battle here?