Can I Claim AI-Assisted Written Content as My Own?
This author’s conscience crisis about using AI editing tools. Mine or ours. A writing experiment.
“It must be 100% yours.”
That’s what one of my favorite publications told me. So I decided to write, without assistance, in my Notes app. I’ll present you with the same work that has been done through my AI writing and editing assistance tools. After that, I’ll let you decide whether I can claim both as mine.
Ours
The article lunged towards me and trapped my neck. My head fell back inhumanly. Its words were digging into my voice box. The pressure ignited nerves that caused my mind to explode with thoughts meant to peel back its dreadful fingers. My eyes squeezed shut, and tears of letters leaked out.
Over the loudspeaker, Illumination says, “… we offer those who invested in AI tools and want to use them to grow their audience responsibly… L A M P S H A D E!”
The last word reverberated through me. I felt the hands of the editors push me back into the hall outside the hallowed spaces for purist writers only.
The door slammed so hard I felt a rush of wind blow angrily against my face; it forced my eyes shut momentarily. A wave of panic ensued. My body moved urgently back to to the door, my hands fumbling to find the doorknob.
In alarm, I see no device to open the door now — I may not enter again.
Mine
The article lounged towards me and ensnared my neck. My head fell back inhumanly. Its words were digging into my voice box. The pressure ignited nerves that caused my mind exploded with thoughts meant to peel back its dreadful fingers. My eyes squeezed shut and tears of letters leaked out.
Over the loud speaker, Illumination says, “…we offer those who invested in AI tools and want to use them to grow their audience responsibly…
The last word reverberated as my body was swept up and backward. It was slowly lowered to my feet in the hall outside the hallowed annals of purist writers. The door slammed so hard I felt a rush of wind blow angrily against my face; it forced my eyes shut momentarily. A wave of panic ensued as my opened them wide. My body moved urgently back to it, my hands fumbling to find the knob. In alarm, I see now, there is no device to open it — I may not enter again.
“Your story content must be 100% human-generated and original, as validated by our editors’ various tools.” Illumination
“AI-generated content would not add any value to our readers and the growth of our publications.” Illumination
With Grammarly incorporated, I generate my stories within Jasper.ai (affiliate link). After I created the piece, I used prowritingaid.com to enhance its readability. Then I use https://chat.openai.com to reduce my word count or help me generate SEO titles. My work is not without them, and my work is not without me.
When I use these tools, I cite them for full disclosure. For instance, ROOOOOAAAAAARRRRR!!!!!
I think this precludes me from certain publications now. So I request Lampshade enlist us as a quartet of one writer, understanding suddenly how the four characters in Vengeance can be a single entity.
I remain sad, though.
Thankfully Medium allows me and my AI tools to be.
We welcome the responsible use of AI-assistive technology on Medium. To promote transparency, and help set reader expectations, we require that any story created with AI assistance be clearly labeled as such. Medium.
© 2023 K-Joseph. All rights reserved.
Do you think it’s mine?
Clap and comment to opine
Humans decide.
In My Own Opinion
I depend on my AI for its helpful grammar and comprehension tips. I’m proud of the work I create through collaboration with AI and accept it as my own.
When I create a sentence, my tool gives me a suggested rephrasing that I accept wholesale or sometimes adjust. I choose, select, edit and reject.
It is mine.
Disclaimer: All of this post is a product of my original thoughts, creative ideas and boundless imagination. AI writing assistance from Jasper.ai (affiliate link), ProWritingAid and chatGPT helped with my story’s birthing process.
Postscript
When generating images using AI tools, I must say identify as Black.
Otherwise, the system’s default is anything but.
Post-Postscript
I frequently use Chat GPT to help me generate titles and subtitles.
Mine: Is It Mine? This Author’s Crisis of Conscious About Use of AI Editing Tools. Subtitle: This or that. Mine or ours. A writing experiment.
Ours: “Can You Really Claim AI-Written Content as Your Own?” Subtitle: An Analysis of the Ethical Implications of AI Writing and Editing Assistance.
Published: Can I Claim AI-Assisted Written Content as My Own? Subtitle: This author’s crisis of consciousness about the use of AI editing tools. Mine or ours. A writing experiment.
Author’s Edited Publication: Can I Claim AI-Assisted Written Content as My Own? Subtitle: This author’s conscience crisis about using AI editing tools. Mine or ours. A writing experiment.
The Soundtrack
🎶 You can have the love you need to live But if you look for truthfulness You might just as well be blind It always seems to be so hard to give
Honesty is such a lonely word Everyone is so untrue Honesty is hardly ever heard And mostly what I need from you
… Tell me where else can I turn ’Cause, you’re the one I depend upon 🎶 — Lyrics and song by Billy Joel
