AI Generated Messages Policy

[Heather]

Hi Creators, 

Based on Zazzle's commitment to maintaining a trustworthy and vibrant community, we are implementing a new guideline that prohibits the use of obvious AI-generated messages in our forums, particularly as a resource or source of news. While AI technology can be a powerful tool, it is crucial that the discussions and information shared within our community reflect accuracy and genuine human insight and interaction. This policy is in line with our broader Content Guidelines, which prioritize authenticity, originality, and respect for the community's diverse voices. By upholding these standards, we ensure that Zazzle remains a place where members can rely on the quality and reliability of the information exchanged.

Best,

The Creator Team 

[PrintablePretty]

Hey Creator Team, 

Ooof on my part 😬 Just wanted to say I totally understand and appreciate the heads up. Sorry about the post. I did mention it was AI generated and I just thought it would be a helpful way to break down the new terms for everyone in a simple easy to read format. My intentions were good, and I truly respect what you are doing to maintain an authentic space here 🙂 

Sonya 

[JimCarnicelli]

I understand what you're after here. And I'll respect it going forward. But I think you should rethink your policy. This isn't just a passing trend. People are going to come to rely more and more on AI generated information. I think you should insist on proper attribution and caveats, not a total ban.

[osea]

I wrote everything by myself also to Zazzle assistance, by forms on Zazzle.com and by email, hope to get the right responses and that all procedures will be applied in order to fix everything that was wrong.

[osea]

I never used AI messages on Zazzle, just one wellcome message on my socials/webpages. Never created graphics using AI too. ROBOT and AI responses/messages much times create just a big confusion. Talking about details of a topic by AI/ROBOT can maybe works well for beginners only. This is not my case...

[dmboyce]

I have come to rely on AI for product descriptions - something I've always struggled with. So far, everything has been spot on. Please tell me this is allowed.

[xBrie]

I see a lot of people disagreeing here, and I respect their opinions. So they should also respect mine 🖤

Thank you. Thank you for taking a stand against AI. It is taking jobs, replacing artists and making people lazy. I do not care if it's not a passing trend. You are only weakening yourself by using it as an every day tool to write your messages, connect with customers, create your art and run your lives. We are human and what an experience that is, should you choose to experience it.  It's fake, it's inauthentic and the only upside is that it saves someone time at the expense of human interaction and often factual information. 

[osea]

It is a lot of time there are automations through software and hardware. For example, when a math calculator was born?

I just say this for you, everyone that can be or will be confused in their life. When everyone will be able to create thousands of designs with one click, who will buy all of them? Still BOTS?

And the money, just a blow...?

About text messages, I do not think there are much problems, but I think it is a must to have real contact when it is the case...

[SandyMDesigns]

I can see why some would use it to make sure that their grammar is correct. Those who do not have English as their main language, are probably the ones who use it the most.

[Susang6]

Please confirm whether it’s acceptable to use Grammarly as a writing assistant when crafting forum posts and product descriptions. I understand Zazzle’s policy discourages AI-generated content, and I want to be sure that using Grammarly for grammar and clarity edits doesn’t fall under that category.

To clarify, everything I share in the forums and on my storefront comes directly from personal experience including my time working with Demand Media and contributing to eHow.com. I use Grammarly strictly as a tool to polish my writing, not to generate ideas or content.

[James]

Hi all, 

This policy applies to crafting Community posted content only. AI is not a perfect art and does in fact have a habit of including misinformation or simply making up responses based on partial research, to which I have personally experienced. We want Community content to be your own. Using AI to refine and convey a post with your advice or opinion in layman's terms is fine. But it needs to be your own. Your post needs to be fact checked by you. AI does not do this in my opinion.

[Susang6]

Thanks for the clarification, James. Honestly, you wouldn’t want me posting off the cuff I might end up with one epic run-on sentence that takes a moonwalk before landing! I use Grammarly purely to clean up my spelling and punctuation, not to generate content. Everything I share comes from personal experience, including my eHow days. Just trying to make sure my posts stay readable… and punctuated.