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The fanfiction community is at war with AI — and itself

Over the past week, a new fanworks movement has kicked off, with the aim to root out authors using generative AI. But the detection methods being implemented are questionable, and any fanfic writer could be caught in the crossfire.

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A recent movement within the fanfiction community has led to a conflict over the use of artificial intelligence in creating fanworks. The movement aims to identify and exclude authors who use generative AI tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, from sharing their work on platforms like Archive of Our Own (AO3). This development highlights the tension between the desire to preserve the authenticity of fan-created content and the ease of use offered by AI tools.

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