This episode explores one of the most timely questions in B2B marketing today:
When should marketers disclose that AI played a role in content creation—and when is it unnecessary or even counterproductive?
Main Themes
The conversation centers on ethical AI use in B2B marketing and how to navigate the blurry line between helpful automation and misleading output. The key argument:
Transparency is critical when AI output could be confused with real people or real experiences.
But in most written content, where AI acts as a behind-the-scenes assistant, disclosure is often unnecessary.
Key Takeaways
1. AI as a Creative Assistant ≠ AI as the Sole Creator
For content like blog posts, social copy, emails, and ad text, AI is best viewed as a creative partner—not the main author.
The host shares an example: they dictated the episode's ideas into the ChatGPT app, which triggered a GPT-4o + Zapier workflow. The draft was then edited by hand.
“So… is this AI-generated? Maybe. But it’s also undeniably human. It’s my strategy, my voice, and my point of view.”
The takeaway: when AI is part of your process—not your proxy—you don’t need a disclaimer.
2. When AI Disclosures Are Non-Negotiable
✅ If AI creates something that looks real
Example: an AI-generated photo of someone using your product or a fake video testimonial.
If the audience might mistake it for a real moment, it must be labeled clearly.
✅ If AI mimics a real person’s voice or likeness
Synthesizing your CEO’s voice to say something they didn’t say? That demands full disclosure.
Generic AI voiceovers for narration? Typically okay—unless they impersonate a real individual.
✅ If someone might think they’re interacting with a human, but they’re not
Chatbots, voice agents, AI sales reps—if it talks or types like a person, say upfront that it’s AI.
"No fine print. No ambiguity."
3. The Rule of Thumb
“If it looks human, sounds human, or behaves like a real person—but isn’t—it needs to be clearly marked as AI.”
4. AI in the Background? No Big Deal.
For idea generation, drafting outlines, fixing grammar, or speeding up routine content workflows, there’s an unspoken assumption that AI is involved somewhere.
Most audiences today expect that AI plays a role behind the scenes—no disclosure needed.
⚖️ Final Thoughts: The Standards Are Evolving
We’re still figuring this out. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in B2B marketing, our disclosure norms will continue to evolve.
One constant? If trust is at stake—disclose it.
And always stay on the right side of regulation:
"Make sure your practices comply with local laws and industry standards."
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