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.

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