Substack launches AI writing detection tool for newsletters
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Substack has introduced a new feature that estimates how much of a newsletter’s content was written by a human versus AI. The platform announced an integration with AI detection software Pangram, allowing users to scan posts, comments, and replies on Substack’s app. The feature will be available for any content above 100 characters. Substack CEO Chris Best said the tool is “good use of AI” and encourages writers to disclose their process. The company clarified the tool is not meant to penalize AI-assisted writing but to promote transparency. Writers can also run Pangram on their own drafts before publication and report mistaken scans.
What’s reported
Substack integrated with AI detection software Pangram.
Users can scan posts, comments, and replies for AI vs. human writing estimates.
Feature applies to content above 100 characters.
Substack will allow writers to include an optional AI author’s note.
The tool is not meant to prohibit or penalize AI-assisted writing.
Publishers can run Pangram on drafts before publication and report mistaken scans.
Key figures
Chris Best, Substack CEO
Max Spero, Pangram founder
Sources: TechCrunch
