What It Is

Not By AI is a badge certification system designed to help content creators distinguish their human-generated work from AI-produced content. The platform provides downloadable badges for artists, writers, and producers to display on their websites, portfolios, books, artwork, and other creative projects, signaling to audiences that their content is authentically human-created.

The Problem It Solves

With 74% of new web pages now containing AI-generated content, distinguishing between human and AI-created work has become increasingly difficult. As AI systems are trained on human content, there's a growing concern that over-reliance on AI could lead to repetitive, recycled content that stalls human advancement. Not By AI addresses this challenge by providing a visible certification system that encourages original human creativity and helps audiences identify authentic content.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Three Badge Types: Artist badges (for artwork, illustrations, music, animations), Writer badges (for blog posts, essays, books, code), and Producer badges (for audio, video, performances)
• The 90% Rule: Content must be at least 90% human-created to qualify for certification (AI can be used for inspiration, legal documents, SEO tags, and grammar checks)
• Project Pages: Premium members receive dedicated pages documenting their creative process and human-centric approach
• Multi-language Support: Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Russian, Turkish, Nepali, and Chinese variants
• Free Non-Commercial Use: Badges available at no cost for personal projects

Who It's For

Not By AI serves individual creators (artists, writers, musicians, developers) and businesses who want to differentiate their human-crafted solutions from AI-generated alternatives. It's particularly valuable for professionals whose work requires trained expertise and creative authenticity—from traditional artists to software developers producing original code.

Pricing & Access

The platform operates on a freemium model: badges are completely free for non-commercial use, while commercial applications and project pages require a subscription starting at $5/month or a one-time $99 fee. Users can also choose a pay-what-feels-fair donation model.

Impact & Recognition

The Not By AI badges are currently featured on over thousands of pages and have been recognized by major publications including The Washington Post, BBC, The Atlantic, and WIRED. The initiative focuses on spreading awareness rather than serving as an AI detection tool—users self-certify their compliance with the 90% human-creation rule.