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How to label your work as AI-generated (social media and art sites)
When you post AI-made art on social media or art sites, many people wonder whether to write AI-generated, and where and how. This guide covers general etiquette for labeling AI work and example wording. Each posting site's rules can change, so also check the official guidelines.
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The short answer
When posting AI art, the basic etiquette is to say clearly in the caption or tags that it is AI-generated. Some posting sites define settings or dedicated tags for AI works, so check the official guidelines of the site you post to and label your work according to its rules.
Should you label your work as AI-generated?
Saying clearly that it is AI-generated is general etiquette, so viewers are not misled.
Hand-drawn art and AI-made art can be hard to tell apart just by looking. Without a label, viewers may assume it is hand-drawn, which can cause trouble when they find out later. Some posting sites also require a setting or label for AI works. Labeling methods and rules differ by service and can change, so check the official guidelines of the site you post to.
Where and how should you write it?
The three basic places are the caption, the tags and the posting site's settings.
Rinka's tips
- If you edited the image yourself after generating, say how much, for example AI-generated plus hand edits
- A site's AI-work setting may be needed for every post, so check it each time
- Do not overdo tags; prioritize the tags the site specifies
What are the steps to label your work?
Check the site's rules first, then make the caption, tags and settings consistent.
Steps to label AI-generated work
- Check the official guidelines of the site or social network for rules on AI works
- If the site has an AI-work setting, select it correctly
- Write that it is an AI-generated illustration in the caption
- Add the specified tag if there is one
- If you edited or retouched it, say how much you changed
- After posting, check that the label and setting appear correctly
This illustration was generated with AI. Original character: [name]. #AIartGenerated with AI, with colors and background retouched by hand. #AIart #retouchedHow do you check each service's rules?
Look for an AI section in the posting site's guidelines, terms of use or help pages.
Services think about AI works differently, and their rules may be updated. Searching the help pages for words such as AI or generated makes the section easier to find. Even if you cannot find any rule, labeling it in the caption prevents misunderstandings. When posting the same image to several sites, check each one, since the rules can differ.
What are the common mistakes and fixes?
The three common mistakes are an unclear label, forgetting the setting and relying on tags alone.
Settings and tags when posting AI art to pixiv: How to Post AI Illustrations on pixiv: Settings and Tags →
Checks to make before posting on social media: The Complete Pre-Posting Checklist for AI Art →
How to add a watermark or label to an image: How to Add a Watermark to Images, with Tips for Social Media →
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is labeling AI-generated work always required?
Some posting sites make it a rule. Even where there is no rule, labeling it is general etiquette to avoid misleading viewers.
Which tags should I use?
Use the tag the site specifies if there is one. Tags such as #AIart are common, but check the official guidelines for the rules.
Should I label retouched images as AI-generated too?
If part of it was made with AI, it is considerate to mention both AI generation and your edits. Saying how much you changed helps viewers understand.
Is writing AI inside the image enough?
Labels inside the image are easy to miss, so also write it in the caption or tags. If the site has a setting for AI works, use that as well.
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