On Monday, October 7, 2024, we're launching a new project: an online survey to gauge editors' and related professionals' real-life attitudes toward AI, actual usage of generative AI tools, and practical and ethical concerns: The 2024 Survey of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage, Attitudes, Ethics, and Practical Concerns Among Editors and Related Professionals.
Widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence (GAI, or AI) tools is relatively recent, beginning with the release of ChatGPT-3.5 in November 2022. As of Fall 2024, GAI has been, or is in the process of being, incorporated into the majority of writing and editing platforms.
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​The purpose of this project is to anonymously survey editors, proofreaders, authors, journalists, and related professionals on attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence, use of AI tools, and their practical and ethical concerns, if any. The plan is to collect and analyze this data annually over a three-year period.​​
Who is eligible to take the survey?
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Copyeditors/line editors
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Developmental/substantive editors
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Translators
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Authors
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Copywriters
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Journalists
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Book/literary coaches
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Proofreaders, indexers, and formatters
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and related professionals whose work primarily involves editing, writing, and/or experimenting with text.​
What's next?
Results will be published online as a free downloadable PDF in December 2024 by Frushour AI Consulting & Editorial.
Survey design and data collection methodology have been reviewed by two independent sources for clarity and neutrality. Data is anonymized and will only be analyzed in aggregate. The 1,100 number quoted above is adequate to represent a population of 100,000 with 3% margin of error at a 95% confidence level.
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Disclosures
To promote transparency, Frushour AI Consulting and Editorial, LLC requires the disclosure of any relationships, activities, or interests related to the content of a manuscript or project. "Related" is defined as any relation with for-profit or not-for-profit third parties whose interests could be influenced by the manuscript or project content. Disclosure represents a commitment to transparency and does not necessarily indicate a bias.
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Financial statement
The 2024 Survey of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage, Attitudes, Ethics, and Practical Concerns Among Editors and Related Professionals is entirely self-funded. No compensation or in-kind support exists.
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Competing interest statement
Amy Frushour Kelly receives compensation as an instructor and consultant on editorial AI ethics and policy. She serves on the Board of Directors of ACES - The Society for Editing. She receives no compensation or financial considerations in this role.