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Show HN: Personal AI Policy Directory

A new directory, the Personal AI Policy Directory, launched on Hacker News, compiling statements from 27 individuals—including software engineers, writers, editors, and researchers—on how they use AI in their work. The directory showcases a range of policies, from cautious assistance and human-only editorial practices to strict limits on generative AI in creative work.

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People writing about how they use AI in their own work.

27 people

Software engineer · Writer

Cautious, selective assistance

Software developer

Principled use of coding agents

Writer

A byline means human authorship

Musician · Writer

Task-specific creative assistance

Writer · Policy professional

AI-assisted newsletter workflow

Author · Story coach · Editor

Utility use, creative boundaries

Human first, AI second

Book editor

Human-only editorial practice

Editor

Human-reviewed editing tools

Writer · Podcaster

Limited production utility

Novelist

Research aid, not book author

Author

No generative AI in storytelling

Specific tools, strict manuscript limits

Writer · Writing coach

Assistance without replacing voice

Editor · Teacher

A tool, not editorial expertise

Copy editor

Review every suggestion and source

Human-written fiction

Essayist · Researcher

Extensive thinking aid, retained authorship

TTRPG author · Creator

Utility use, no generated books or art

Author · Newsletter creator

Newsletter prose without AI

Mathematician · Researcher

AI-assisted mathematical research

UX designer · Researcher

A responsible-use compass

Human editorial expertise

Fiction editor

Disclosure before editorial engagement

Artist · Writer

No generative AI in creative work

Journalist · Multimedia creator

Workflow support, retained authorship

Writer · Creator

Responsible workflow use, human creative assets

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