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Worried about being mistakenly accused of AI authorship, writer Dylan created VellumProof, a version-control tool inspired by GitHub that tracks daily word changes in manuscripts to provide transparent proof of human writing effort. By storing detailed histories of word additions and edits, VellumProof helps authors document their creative process and defend the authenticity of their work. While not foolproof against cheating, the tool aims to support honest writers by offering clear, date-stamped evidence rather than relying on subjective impressions.

https://dylan.blog/2026/08/03/im-scared-a-stranger-will.html