Substackers Say New AI Detection Tool Is a 'Witch Hunt'
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- Substack's new AI detection features face backlash from creators who view them as a 'witch hunt' and fear false accusations.
- Some writers who use AI for assistance argue it improves their writing quality and refuse to apologize for its use.
- Critics highlight that AI detectors like Pangram are inaccurate, risking reputational damage from false positives, especially for non-native speakers and neurodiverse writers.
- Substack CEO Chris Best claims the tool aims to increase transparency, not penalize AI use, and offers a 'How I make this' statement for disclosure.
- Supporters of the feature see it as a way to combat unlabeled AI-generated content ('slop'), but the backlash shows the challenge of balancing detection with creator trust.