- The author argues that 'No AI' statements are necessary and useful, disagreeing with a post that claims viewers should distinguish human from AI content and that quality/voice alone suffice.
- Handmade and human-made labels have existed long before AI, because consumers cannot reliably tell the difference between machine-made and handmade products, and the same applies to AI-generated content.
- Quality, voice, and style are not reliable indicators of human creation, as AI can replicate them; human effort is valuable regardless of perceived quality, and some works (e.g., technical writing) lack distinct voice yet are still valuable.
- The author's personal experiences show that viewers and AI detectors often falsely label human-written content as AI-generated, making explicit labels necessary.
- Declaring 'No AI' is a stance that signals the creator values human effort and the creative process, and it supports transparency and pride in human-made work.
- The creative process itself is meaningful and irreplaceable, and creators should disclose their use of AI to show support for human effort.