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The Progression of Generative AI and How to Protect Yourself as an Editor
Episode 75
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
It’s been three years since I first talked about ChatGPT on the podcast, which is a lifetime in the tech world. How has generative AI progressed in those three years, and what do freelance editors need to do to protect themselves? That’s what we’re diving into on this episode of The Modern Editor. Before we get started, it’s important to note that I hate generative AI with a fiery passion. If you’re looking for a balanced approach to the topic, you won’t find that here. However, I’m also not going to spend the whole podcast ranting about it. I’m here to provide practical tips you can implement in your editing business in the age of generative AI. Important Sections: (2:00) You Need to Have a Stance on Generative AI (3:02) A Recap of the Last Three Years of Generative AI (6:25) What We’ve Learned About AI Since 2023 (12:13) My Predictions For the Future of Generative AI (16:18) How to Protect Yourself Against Generative AI as an Editor (21:34) Communicating Your AI Stance With Clients (30:04) What Do You Do When Your AI Policy is Violated? (33:13) What to Do if You’re Accused of Using Generative AI (35:16) You’re Not Behind if You Don’t Use AI Resources Mentioned: Episode 21: Will ChatGPT Replace Editors and Authors? Mystery Humming Noise Heard Across US States Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Need to Know AI's Effects On The Brain Is AI dulling our minds? BBC Finds That 45% of AI Queries Produce Erroneous Answers Work with Me: Grab the Editing Contract Template Join the Freelance Editors Club
