How does the AI behind ChatGPT and Midjourney interpret our Gray DNA?

Novelist who occasionally encountered Alasdair and reviewed Lanark.

Member of the Scottish Parliament who met Alasdair on many occasions.

Writer, friend and neighbour who knew Alasdair for several decades.

Novelist, short story writer and poet who knew and worked with Alasdair.

Scottish playwright who adapted Lanark for the Edinburgh Festival in 2015.

Theatre director who directed a stage version of Lanark in 1995.

Photographic artist who included Alasdair in his 2007 Inspired portrait series.

Playwright, screenwriter and producer who scripted the film version of Poor Things.

Close friend, neighbour and confidante also featured in some of Alasdair’s art.

Reader of Alasdair’s work who feels an inexplicable closeness to him.

Novelist and screenwriter who was Alasdair’s friend and former student.

Friend of Alasdair’s sister Mora who lent her Lanark to read.

Fellow writer, friend and frequently beaten chess opponent.

Reader of the books. Looker at the art.

Next door neighbours in Marchmont Terrace who still miss him.

Composer, musicologist, poet, playwright, broadcaster and close friend.

Writer and admirer of Gray’s work who met him only once.