Substack Launches AI Detection Tool to Show Readers Which Newsletters Are AI-Written
Substack has launched a tool that estimates how much of a newsletter was written by AI, giving readers a transparency badge next to the author's name. The move signals a broader industry shift toward disclosing AI-assisted content.
Substack released an AI detection tool that estimates how much of a newsletter was written by artificial intelligence. The feature analyzes text patterns to flag potentially AI-generated content, offering readers a simple way to gauge authenticity.
This tool matters because it puts power back in readers' hands, letting them decide how much they trust AI-assisted content. As AI writing tools become more advanced, knowing whether a human or a machine wrote something helps people make informed choices about what they read.
If you use Substack, check your favorite newsletters for the new AI detection badge. Look for a small icon next to the author's name that shows an AI confidence score. This feature is rolling out to all users gradually, so keep an eye out for it in the coming weeks.