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Developer Creates Simple AI Disclosure Scale to Build Reader Trust

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A developer and writer has built a personal AI disclosure system to address growing reader skepticism about how much of online content is AI-generated. The system uses a 0-1-2 scale: Level 0 for fully human writing, Level 1 for human-led AI-assisted work, and Level 2 for fully AI-generated content. The labels are designed to be copy-ready for quick use on social posts and emails, lowering the friction that typically causes people to abandon disclosure habits. The creator argues that without clear disclosure, readers fill the information gap with assumptions that can either unfairly discount genuine work or falsely credit AI-generated output. The goal is to let content be judged on its own merits rather than on speculation about its origins.

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