The current debate: Is using AI-generated content without attribution plagiarism?

Plagiarism means using someone else’s work or ideas without proper attribution. Generally, when we are talking about plagiarism we are talking about the ethical violation, not a legal violation, such as copyright infringement (check my prior newsletter for that discussion).

You know that feeling when you discover a new AI tool, and it feels like magic? Content created in seconds, reports written instantly, social media captions generated in a click. But… who actually owns that AI-generated content? Could you be unknowingly infringing on someone else’s copyright?

In a recent episode of Scaling Expertise, marketing powerhouse Veronica Romney introduced what I’m calling the next evolution of marketing—Identity Marketing.

At its core, Identity Marketing shifts the focus from selling a product to connecting with a customer’s aspirational self.

“With great power comes great responsibility.“

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our workflows, we must keep ethical considerations front and center, with transparency and bias avoidance at the top of the list.

AI is everywhere right now—helping businesses automate tasks, create content, and even streamline decision-making. But here’s the catch: if you’re not careful, AI could be helping you scale at the cost of your intellectual property.

So how do you use AI to grow your business without giving up control of your most valuable assets? Let’s break it down.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses create content, from blog posts to design work and even code. But with this rapid innovation comes a critical question: Can AI-generated content be protected under copyright law?

I never thought my content would be overrun with pop culture, but AI is the gift that keeps on giving.

This week, my attention was caught by The Authors Guild. The Authors Guild is America's oldest and largest professional organization for writers and provides advocacy on issues of free expression and copyright protection.

AI is everywhere. The fitness instructor in your Apple Watch, the entertainment concierge presenting your Netflix recommendations, the security of your bank looking for unusual transactions.

Are you ready for AI to be your lawyer?

We rely on software every day to boost productivity, but have you ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes?

The rise of Shadow AI—AI integrated into software without our full awareness—raises questions we all need to consider.