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Human Authored Survey

11 July 2025

by SoA Policy Team

SoA Policy Team

Promoting the interests of authors through public campaigns, political and industry lobbying, and working with partners.

We're looking for your opinions on schemes which certify that novels or books have been fully created by humans. Complete our survey here.

The SoA is interested in finding out what authors think about schemes which certify that novels or books have been fully created by humans. These questions will take less than a few minutes to answer and we really appreciate your input.

1. As an author, if there were a scheme which certified that books have been written by a human, rather than AI generated, would you register your own work in the scheme? *

Please select the best option for you

2. Would you be happy to pay a modest fee for using the scheme and to display a ‘human authored’ label on your books? *

Please select the best option for you

3. Would being able to register your works in such a scheme for free or at a reduced rate be an attractive SoA member benefit? *

Please select the best option for you

4. As a reader, do you think that books should state that they are ‘human authored’? *

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5. Do you think that books that do include substantial AI generated content should say so on their cover? *

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6. Finally, are you…? (Please select as many as apply) *

An author and SoA member
An author but not currently a member of the SoA
A reader
In the publishing industry (agent publisher, editor, etc)
Other, please state

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