How to Survive the AI Witch Hunt

More and more, publishers [and readers] are using AI detection tools to "AI check" books. But can we trust those tools? Especially when classic books that pre-date AI are showing up as "AI generated"? In this episode, Jonathan explains the real story of what is happening with AI checkers, revisits the Mia Ballard / Shy Girl controversy that made headlines earlier this year when her book was pulled by her publisher over AI allegations, and tells you how to protect yourself from the AI Witch Hunt. #authorproblems #aidetection #authortips 00:00 Opening 00:34 Episode Intro 02:12 Revisiting the Mia Ballard / Shy Girl Controversy 05:22 How LLMs and AI checkers Work 07:33 Why You Can't Trust the Results 10:27 The Temptation to Use AI as an Editor 13:06 Protecting Yourself from AI-llegations 14:32 How We Should Respond Instead of Pointing Fingers 18:04 Closing