Adding a Flag for AI‑Generated Articles
A recent discussion on Hacker News asked for a clear label on articles written by AI. The idea is to add a small tag that says “AI‑generated” near the title or byline. This would help readers know when a machine created the content. It could also stop confusion and protect trust in online media.
The community suggested a simple implementation. A boolean field is_ai_generated can be added to the article schema. Then a short snippet can display the flag:
{% if article.is_ai_generated %}
<span class=flag>AI‑generated</span>
{% endif %}
The flag would be visible on the article page and in feed previews. Some users worry it might be misused or ignored. Others think it is a necessary step for transparency. The conversation is still open, and many developers are watching the outcome.
Read the original thread for more details: Ask HN: Add flag for AI‑generated articles.
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