✍️ Creation & Authorship ✍️
What does it mean to be a creator when AI is part of the process?
Prompts, paintings, stories, sounds — AI is a new kind of co-creator. In this section, we explore what authorship looks like in the age of machine-made work. Who deserves credit? How do we stay honest about what we made versus what we guided? These pieces examine originality, inspiration, and the new etiquette of creation.
What is a Prompt, Really?
Discover the true meaning of AI prompts. Beyond simple commands, prompts reflect your values and shape AI's output. Learn how ethical and intentional prompting can lead to responsible AI co-creation.
Digital Afterlives
As AI systems train on digital traces, our memories become machine material. Explore the ethics of digital afterlives, data legacy, and remembering with care.
The Mirage of Originality
AI can remix anything — but does that make it original? This essay explores how generative tech challenges creativity, authorship, and what it means to mean something.
Prompt as Identity
Prompts are more than commands — they’re reflections of identity. Explore how AI shaping our self-expression, authorship, and voice through the way we ask.
Can AI Take Credit for Your Work?
Can AI take credit for your work? Learn how to navigate authorship, attribution, and ownership when using AI tools professionally.
The Problem With Style Mimicking and Ghost Plagiarism
AI models can mimic the style of artists and authors without consent or credit. Explore the ethics of ghost plagiarism and why style isn’t free to copy.
Creative Commons vs. Creative Control: Where’s the Line?
Explore the ethical tension between Creative Commons licensing and AI training. What happens when open content is used without creator consent or credit?
Was Your Work Used to Train AI Without Permission?
Was your work used to train AI without your permission? Learn how datasets are collected, how to check, and what you can do to protect your creative rights.
Who Owns AI-Generated Content? A Plain-English Guide to Copyright and Credit
Who owns AI-generated content? Learn the current copyright rules, ethical best practices, and when to credit AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney.