Stop Forcing AI Disclosure in Creative Work

Stop Forcing AI Disclosure in Creative Work

July 1, 2026 · 5 min · Season 9 · Episode 75

About this episode

Peter Witham discusses the frustration of forced AI disclosure in creative work and argues for focusing on the end result rather than the methods used.

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I vent about how frustrating it is that creators and developers are increasingly being forced to disclose whether they used AI and how they used it. I’m not against AI tools, I use them. But I don’t believe anyone should have to justify their process or check a box on platforms just to ship a product. I compare it to not demanding a baker list their oven or a mechanic list their tools, arguing what should matter is the end result, not the method. I also call out the elitism of people who brag about not using AI while shaming others. This was sparked by my new game MooFO , where I used an AI-generated menu image because it was better than what I could create. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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