Adam's Notebook

AI Content Policy

Last updated: 2025-05-13

My Approach to AI-Assisted Content

As someone deeply interested in artificial intelligence and its implications, I believe in transparent disclosure about how AI tools are used in my work. This policy explains my approach to creating content for Adam's Notebook in an era where AI writing and editing assistance is increasingly common.

Human-Driven Ideas, AI-Enhanced Execution

The core ideas, opinions, perspectives, and experiences shared on this blog are authentically mine. I use AI tools as assistants in the creation process, not as the source of my thinking or values. The relationship is comparable to how writers have always used tools—from dictionaries to spell-checkers to research assistants—to refine their expression.

What I Use AI For:

  • Drafting and editing: Assistance with grammar, sentence structure, and readability
  • Formatting: Generating consistent markdown, code blocks, and structural elements
  • Idea expansion: Exploring different angles of topics I've already conceptualized
  • Research summaries: Collecting and synthesizing information from various sources
  • Visual elements: Creating image concepts or layouts for illustrations

What I Don't Use AI For:

  • Core opinions and values: These remain entirely my own
  • Personal experiences: Stories about my life and work are genuine
  • Original ideas: The central theories and concepts I explore come from my thinking
  • Critical analysis: Evaluations of technologies and practices represent my true assessment

My AI Collaboration Process

My typical workflow involves:

  1. Developing an original idea or concept through personal reflection and experience
  2. Creating an initial outline or rough draft based on my thinking
  3. Using AI tools to help expand on sections, suggest phrasings, or improve clarity
  4. Carefully reviewing all AI-suggested content to ensure it aligns with my intent and voice
  5. Editing, refining, and often substantially revising the content to maintain authenticity
  6. Final human review before publication

Behind Every Post is a Human

While AI tools may assist with aspects of content creation, I want to emphasize that there is always a human (me) behind every post on this blog. The thoughts, insights, and perspectives shared here reflect my authentic voice and experiences, even when AI has helped me express them more clearly or effectively.

I believe AI tools are most valuable when they amplify human creativity rather than replace it. In that spirit, I use these tools to enhance my expression while ensuring the substance remains genuinely mine.

Transparency and Evolution

As AI technology evolves, so too will my approach to using it. I commit to maintaining transparency about how AI is integrated into my creative process and will update this policy as practices change.

If you have questions about my use of AI or would like to discuss this topic further, please don't hesitate to contact me.