Dear Fellow Human,
At Proudly Human, we believe that human beings have a fundamental right to choose between works created by humans versus those generated by AI.
Earlier this month I spoke about these issues at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival and the pressing need we are addressing at Proudly Human to protect human authenticity. Next month I’ll be at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to take part in what I’m sure will be a spirited debate with Steve Crossan of Google’s DeepMind AI. These are the conversations we need to be having, and now.
Best,
Alan Finkel
Founder and Chairman of Proudly Human
Creator Spotlight - Peter Lewis
Peter Lewis is a columnist for The Guardian, host of the Burning Platforms podcast (also a Proudly Human certified podcast!) and a partner at Essential Media.
He was also the world’s first columnist to have his commitment to human-created content certified.
What we are talking about here is “provenance”, a guarantee it is me who is communicating with you through these words. I’m delighted to become their first “Proudly Human” columnist
Our certification model is designed to provide clarity, by giving consumers the power of choice, and authors the recognition they deserve for their creativity.
In the News
A selection of recent interviews, articles and media coverage.
‘Human created’: Push for new label to verify students’ work. Read more
Writing is an exercise in the art of persuasion. If we use AI we lose the art. Read More
‘AI is insidious’: Universities urged to adopt clear AI rules after opinion article scandal. Read more
In Focus
In a World Drowning in AI Content, Here’s How We Verify the Humans
When generative AI systems first became widely available to the mainstream public, they weren’t intended to be used as writing assistants for the general population.
Top Stories
AI needs guardrails
We are endlessly curious how AI can integrate into a safe and dignified human society. Our Founder, Dr Alan Finkel has developed the Three Laws Of AI as a proposed framework designed to start conversations about transparency, responsibility and the protection of human choice and creator-ship.
Setting clear standards for AI use
We are currently living in a time when creators have access to more digital tools than ever before. While digital tools can be useful, it’s becoming more difficult to know where to draw the line between assistance and authorship.
That’s where de minimis comes in.
Being Proudly Human doesn’t mean avoiding every use of AI. Because AI tools are used differently across creative industries, our website includes detailed explanations of our de minimis guidelines, providing clear, industry-specific guidance on what forms of AI assistance are compatible with certification and where the boundaries of human authorship are drawn.
If you’re a creator, we encourage you to explore the guidelines and see how they apply to your own creative process.
New: Proudly Human for Job Seekers
It’s no surprise that recruiters are experiencing large volumes of AI-generated cover letters and resumes, making it increasingly difficult to identify applicants’ genuine skills, experience and abilities.
Now, job-hunters can certify that their resumes and cover letters are genuinely human-written with the launch of Proudly Human: Job Seeker.
Successful applicants receive various resources that we provide, which can be shared with potential employers to demonstrate authenticity.
AI is masquerading as human. How do we respond?
Former Chief Scientist, and Proudly Human Founder, Dr Alan Finkel warns how human creativity is facing growing pressure from unregulated AI, weak policy responses, and AI-generated books, art, and music being passed off as human-made.
In his recent speech at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, he outlines a roadmap for action, and plan to defend our right to choose human-created work.
What We’re Reading
The New York Times - 25 May, 2026 - What’s an Encyclical? Here Are 5 That Mattered.
The Guardian - 6 June, 2026 - Anthropic says the world should have option to ‘pause’ on AI
Time.com - 25 June, 2026 - ‘Humans Are Still in Charge’: Cannes Lions Leaders on Creativity in the AI Age
CNET - 29 June, 2026 - Bots Now Outnumber Humans Online. Here’s Why It Matters
Looking Ahead
Inside the Machine: A Human-Centred Conversation About the Next Wave of AI
On 18 August 2026, Dr Alan Finkel will take the stage at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, alongside former DeepMind founding team member Steve Crossan for Inside the Machine.
Together they’ll explore the future of AI, the challenges facing governments and citizens, and what comes next as the technology continues to reshape society.