Hiring a Writer Who Uses AI?

Start with These 5 Questions

by Tammy L. Ward, Your Human in the Loop

Greetings!  If you’re exploring how generative AI fits into your content strategy and wondering whether to hire a writer who uses AI, it’s important to ask the right questions. 

5 Questions to Ask When Vetting AI-Assisted Writers

1. Why do you need AI tools in your writing process?

The very best writers and creative people can all benefit from a partner, especially when many of us work solo. Collaborating with an AI partner that kickstarts a brainstorming session cuts the time needed to process an assignment or alleviates some writer’s block is of huge value.

Using AI tools enhances efficiency, frees up more time for strategic, creative thinking and refinement. to generate high-quality content faster.

Common use cases: researching, brainstorming, outlining, editing and to some degree, proofreading

2. How do you know you’re not plagiarizing content?

The best writers never use AI text verbatim; they refine and personalize it to ensure high quality and relevance. This process involves significant human oversight to maintain a polished and accurate final product

3. How do you ensure the accuracy of AI-generated content?

Accuracy is non-negotiable, and writers should have a clear process for reviewing and fact-checking AI-generated content. Human oversight is crucial for verifying information and maintaining content integrity.

Currently, Perplexity.ai is a common AI tool being used for search because of simplicity, efficiency and sources cited. And the sources are attached for the writer to review for quality, reputation and accuracy (important).

4. How do you protect my company’s data in your use of AI?

It’s tempting to upload company research into AI and ask for context, analysis and key stats. It’s also something to think about before you do it. Responsible writers use AI tools that prioritize data security, ensure data encryption, and adhere to strict privacy standards.

Examples include ChatGPT, Claude.ai and Microsoft Co-Pilot.

5. If using AI makes you a faster writer, should I expect lower fees?

Not necessarily. While AI helps speed up some tasks, it still requires a seasoned writer to train and manage the tool, provide strategic input, and review the output. Without proper guidance, AI can produce content that is verbose, repetitive, off-strategy or even false.

The creative process is still essential, just different. A human in the loop is crucial to ensure high-quality content, which demands expertise and doesn’t imply lower fees.

The Irreplaceable Human Touch

By asking these questions, you ensure that your writer effectively leverages AI while maintaining accuracy and privacy. A skilled writer combines AI technology with human creativity and oversight, ensuring you receive tailored content.

Ready to level up your content with the help of a human?

Think about my 5 questions and contact me for a 30-minute consult.