As generated content takes over our internet, it’s important to know which parts are human.

What is a “Human-made” mark?

It’s a simple notice that you add to your content, declaring that a human brain and hands made it.

• Copyright notice tells people that your work is protected.
• Organic label tells people that you grew your food organically.
• Human-made mark tells people that you made your content by yourself.

It’s not anti-AI. It’s pro-honesty. You can tag generated content as “AI-made”.

What is a “/made” page?

It’s a page for transparency.

By linking your “Human-made” and “AI-made” marks to your /made page, you can explain exactly how you made your content.

It will be most useful if you simply explain the process behind your content creation. There are no rules - just that you’re honest and mention AI tools, if you use them. If it helps you, here’s an example.

How does it help me?

People trust and appreciate content made by other people more. If you make, not generate your content, that’s your competitive advantage.

Publicly explaining how you make your content helps you stand out from everyone else that generates it. It shows that you are responsible in your tool use and attracts people that appreciate that.

How to get stared?

This is just an idea, not a service, so there’s nothing to sign up to. To start, simply write “Human-made” somewhere next to your online content.

Then link that piece of text to any online page that explains how you made it. That’s all. Bonus points if it’s on your own website, with the URL being “/made”.

What counts as human-made?

If the idea was born in your brain, it’s human-made. If the final result was written, painted, or otherwise created by you, it’s human-made. If you used AI to find bits of information, it’s human-made.

If you used generative AI tools to create parts of the idea or the final result, it’s not fully human-made. In that case, use the mark “AI-made”.

Can I use a symbol or a badge?

Since human-made is just an idea, there is no official badge - but you’re welcome to create your own! Writing “Human-made” is the easiest way to declare authenticity, but you can do the same with a custom image - then link it to your /made page.

How can I support the idea?

The best way to support it, is to start using it. Mark your content as human-made, explain the creation process on your /made page, and tell your friends.

If you have your own ideas or suggestions, please let me know. My name is Luka, I’m glad to meet you, and I’ll be happy to build a movement with you.

If you made something to improve on this idea, share it. You don’t need any permissions. You’re a human, leave your mark.