Passing Off AI Writing as Your Own is Rude, Argues Economist
Afinetheorem · x · 2026-08-04
The author argues that making people read AI-generated ideas without clarifying authorship is rude, as people read things based on the person's name. They suggest that while new norms evolve, we need rules: if you ask others for help, show 'proof of work' first. Those who implicitly plagiarize AI should face reputation blowback.
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