# Show HN: Personal AI Policy Directory > Source: > Published: 2026-08-11 20:11:37+00:00 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