I’ve added a disclaimer about artificial intelligence to my blog. With the increasing proliferation of AI-generated content on various platforms, including LinkedIn and blogs, I felt compelled to clarify that my content, for good or bad, is either my work or that of a guest writer, not AI-generated. While opinions on this matter may differ and change over time, for me, authenticity and transparency are of utmost importance.
Here is what I added:
HUMAN-CREATED CONTENT POLICY
All content on this blog is created by humans unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any use of AI-generated content, such as images or text, will be clearly noted in the respective post or section. This ensures transparency and maintains the integrity of the information shared.
The above is in addition to the disclaimer I’ve always had:
DISCLAIMER AND CONTENT POLICY
This is a personal blog, and the opinions expressed here reflect those of the author, not those of their employer or any affiliated organization. As a life-long learner, my thoughts and opinions may evolve over time. While I strive to provide accurate and authentic information, this blog may contain errors or omissions. The content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice on health, finances, or any other topic. This disclaimer is subject to change at any time without notice.
Does that mean you don’t use AI for any outlining or any part of the process? Or does it just mean that when you actually write the content, all the words ultimately come from you?
What I mean is that the words originate from me. I may use AI to check grammar and have used it to generate headlines based on best practices and to generate images, but otherwise, the structure and content is either mine or that of my guest writers. Where I’ve included AI-generated images, I have labeled them as such, for example, as I did in my last published article. I suppose someone might argue that I’m underutilizing the capabilities of AI, and perhaps I am. However, unless my thinking changes over time, I want the content to be my own creation rather than artificially generated. In short, I am using AI as an editor, not as a ghostwriter.
I wonder - given that you’re investigating AI and sharing your findings with other people in your wider community - if you might want to add that as you experiment with AI you will note if/how you’ve used it with anything you share publicly?
I know you know what you’re doing, but it could look like you’re taking sides or a stance, when my impression is that you’re always experimenting and learning and sharing - mostly so other people don’t have to do all the leg work.
I think that is a great suggestion. I just updated my Human-Created Content Policy:
All content on this blog is created by humans unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any use of AI-generated content, such as images or text, will be clearly noted in the respective post or section.
As I explore and experiment with AI tools, I will indicate if and how AI was used in the creation of any content to ensure clarity and integrity.
I assume most, if not all of what I read is written by humans from the sites I visit. The pushback in creative circles has been pretty fierce elsewhere on the web. I would like to think most writers wouldn’t use it for anything more than grammar checks.
Except with us photographer types, but I am not really sure “clean up” type apps are really AI or just old school machine learning. I am referring to photography for art, not journalism.
It is but check out the link to the article about LinkedIn I posted above. I don’t want to read AI generated articles. If you can’t take time to write it, I don’t have time to read it.
Thank you for sharing that; I hadn’t come across the service before.
First, for creative professionals, that’s a good idea, albeit with a caveat. I’m not entirely sure how they test for authenticity. I’ve tried using AI detectors, but they’re not reliable. Accordingly, I’m not convinced that “not by AI” can be a reliable way to verify originality.
Secondly, as an amateur blogger, I can’t justify subscribing, so I’ll have to rely on my disclaimer. However, for professional creators, “not by AI” could potentially be a useful service.
