The Authors Guild has officially launched its Human Authored certification program. The program, which was launched in beta for members in 2025, is now open to the public. Authors can register to use the Human Authored certification mark to distinguish their human-written books from AI-generated books. Certification costs $10 per book for non-Guild members and is free to members. Next week, the Guild will open the program up to U.S. publishers to purchase certifications in bulk. “The overwhelming response from authors has validated our belief that transparency in authorship is not just desired—it’s essential,” said Rasenberger. “By opening this program to all authors nationwide, we’re empowering […]