How to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading

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This episode discusses the ethical use of AI tools in editing and proofreading.

Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading. Listen to find out more about What do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing? The ethical questions Protecting client confidentiality Being transparent with clients Accountability Respecting authorship Staying informed and critical Real-world scenarios The editor's role in shaping AI ethics AI Use and Ethics Checklist (free resource): https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/ai.html Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby…

People in this episode

Hosts: Louise Harnby, Denise Cowle

Topics covered

• AI tools in editing
• ethical editing
• client confidentiality
• editor accountability
• authorship
• AI ethics

Keywords

• AI tools
• editing ethics
• proofreading
• client confidentiality
• editor accountability
• authorship
• AI ethics checklist

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Organizations: The Editing Podcast, Patreon, AI Use and Ethics Checklist

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