ProudlyHuman™
Verifies Human Origin
We verify that work is human-created so people can prove it and audiences can choose it.
Apply now to certify your work.
Know When You're
Interacting with Humans
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) outputs become increasingly indistinguishable from human creations, ProudlyHuman™ gives you the information you need to choose human.
What ProudlyHuman™ Offers
A trusted certification system that benefits both consumers and human creators
For Humans
Consumer Choice
The ProudlyHuman™ certification mark gives you the information you need to make an informed decision about human versus AI creations.
- Search for verified human creators
- Report suspicious usage
- No charges or sign-in required
- Support our human identity
- Confirm legitimate use of the certification mark
For Creators
Stand Out. Build Trust.
Earn a certification mark that proves the human origin of your work.
- Transparent service commitments
- Marketing assets and badge
- Community of certification holders
Who Uses ProudlyHuman™?
From independent creators to major publishers, ProudlyHuman™ certification helps prove the authenticity of human-created work across all creative industries.
Authors and Publishers
Distinguish your human-authored books from AI-generated content in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Visual Artists
Prove the authenticity of your handcrafted artwork in the age of AI-generated images.
Musicians and Composers
Verify that your music was composed and performed by human artists, not AI algorithms.
Content Creators
Build trust with your audience by verifying your original human-created content.
Platforms
Offer your users a verified human-created content section to differentiate your catalog.
Businesses and Brands
Demonstrate your commitment to human creativity and authentic content in your marketing.
First Known ProudlyHuman™ Declaration
To the best of our knowledge Alan Finkel, in his book Powering Up published June 2023, became the first author in the world to make a declaration of human origin.
Apply for Certification
Our trusted certification process verifies the human creatorship of your work. We will treat your submitted content with the utmost respect, and we will verify against a de minimis standard. For more information, see our FAQ page.
The application fee to certify your first book is US$10. Applications for each additional book are US$70. Certification is for the lifetime of your work. For books, this covers hard cover, paperback, and ebook versions. Separate applications are required for audio books and translations into other languages. We also certify music. (Available in multiple currencies.) Approval generally takes 1 to 3 hours, but can take up to 5 days.
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Easily search or scan for ProudlyHuman™ certified works, on the go.
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ProudlyHuman™ Day
A global movement celebrating human creativity in a world where AI is masquerading as human.
On 23 February, join thousands of people worldwide in actively choosing human-created content and making a personal resolution to celebrate your own human creativity.
About Proudly Human
The ProudlyHuman™ certification mark and Proudly Human Day are administered by the 23 First Corporation. We believe that humans have the right to be informed so they can make choices between AI-originated and human-originated creative works.
23 First Corporation is registered in the United States and Australia, operating as a purpose-driven organization dedicated to celebrating human creativity.
Dr. Alan Finkel AC
Founder, 23 First Corporation
Alan is the former Chief Scientist of Australia and Chancellor of Monash University, and founder of successful biotech and edtech companies Axon Instruments and Stile Education. To the best of our knowledge, in his book Powering Up published June 2023, Alan Finkel became the first author in the world to make a declaration of human origin.
Trevor Woods
Founding CEO, 23 First Corporation
Trevor was a senior executive at top-50 and top-100 global universities in Australia and Canada where his responsibilities included technology and digital. He drove innovation and led large teams in global operations exceeding $3.5 billion. Trevor has led, participated in, and supported research projects; taught; and is a respected conference and event presenter.