Public Service Announcement: Don't Say You Use AI for Writing

The author argues that professionals should never publicly disclose using AI for writing attributed to them, as such disclosures—even when framed as "helping"—are functionally equivalent to admitting the work isn't genuinely theirs and will damage their credibility. He distinguishes between legitimate collaboration (where all parties contribute substantially and are credited) and AI use, which he views as deceptive because audiences cannot verify the actual work performed and will rightfully discount future work from anyone making such admissions.