NASA engineer launches AI-Free Certification for creatives

A former NASA engineer, Seth Jaffe, has created a service called AI-Free Certification. This service aims to help writers, artists, and other creatives label their work as human-made, distinguishing it from AI-generated content. Jaffe, who also writes science fiction, was inspired to develop this certification after seeing an AI-created children's book. He realized that AI tools were becoming so advanced that they could easily produce creative works quickly. To counter this, he designed a system to certify pieces that have little to no AI involvement. AI-Free Certification operates on an honor system. Creators must declare how much AI, if any, was used in their work. For a piece to receive the "AI-Free" label, it must be created without significant AI assistance. Minimal use of AI for basic edits is allowed. Once approved, a digital badge is issued, which features a QR code linking back to the certified work. Jaffe acknowledges that the certification relies on trust, as verifying the absence of AI in creative works can be challenging. He emphasizes that the goal is not to catch dishonest creators but to enable artists to proudly represent their human-made work. The service has garnered interest from professionals in various creative fields. Jaffe envisions collaborating with organizations to expand its impact, especially among young artists. He also hopes to incorporate technology like blockchain in the future to strengthen the certification process. As AI continues to evolve, Jaffe believes that human creativity will remain valuable. He compares it to the resurgence of vinyl records, suggesting that people will come to appreciate the uniqueness and originality of human-created art.