Substack’s new tool tells you who’s been writing their newsletters with AI
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Substack launched an AI detection feature integrated with Pangram software that estimates how much of newsletter content was written by humans versus AI. The tool scans posts and comments above 100 characters and is available immediately in Substack's app, with creators able to add optional disclosure notes about their AI use. The feature aims to reduce low-quality AI-generated content on the platform while helping readers understand when material was created with AI assistance, though it may initially expose AI-heavy newsletters and affect trust in the platform.
Why it matters
Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward transparency around AI-assisted content.
