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s a VerifiedHuman member, you get professional certification tools to prove your work is human-made. You receive the trademarked VerifiedHuman label, logos, wordmarks, and complete Brand & Style Guide to use on your content, website, and marketing materials. You're also listed in our public creator consortium - a permanent record that you saw this coming before it became mainstream.
Your membership includes access to our Human-AI Spectrum labeling system, so you can transparently indicate any AI collaboration in your creative process. Think of it as professional certification that sets you apart in an AI-saturated market
It's a simple three-step process. First, you choose your creative category and agree to uphold our standards for human-made work in that field. Second, you get your VerifiedHuman label and branding materials to use on your content and marketing. Third, you display the label to show the world your work is authentically human-created.
We use a 'trust but verify' approach - periodic friendly check-ins to maintain the label's integrity. You can also use our Human-AI Spectrum system to transparently indicate any AI collaboration in your work, from fully human-made to AI-assisted processes.
We use a pay-if-you-can model starting at $9, with suggested amounts of $39 and $79. You can also join for free if cost is a barrier - we're 97% funded by member generosity, not fees. Your membership lasts one year and is renewable annually, giving you ongoing access to updated branding materials and standards.
Advocate memberships (our general supporter category) are lifetime memberships. All other creator categories renew yearly to ensure you stay current with evolving standards in your field.
Over 150 creators from around the world have joined VerifiedHuman, including writers, visual artists, musicians, voice actors, educators, and organizations. Our members range from independent creators to established professionals seeking to stay ahead of the AI differentiation challenge.
You can see our complete member roster at our public consortium - we're proud to show precisely who's committed to human-made standards. These creators saw this issue coming 18 months before it became mainstream and are using VerifiedHuman certification to set themselves apart professionally.
In March 2023, three things happened in one week that made the problem crystal clear. Celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart posted that he couldn't distinguish AI from real photos anymore. Levi's had a disaster with AI models that broke customer trust. Then Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak published their letter asking to pause AI development. Read about it here.
I realized creators would face a massive differentiation problem - how do you prove your work is genuinely yours? So I founded VerifiedHuman to give creators the tools and standards they'd need. What felt early then is exactly what everyone's talking about now.
We want human creativity to be recognized and valued in an AI-driven world. Our goal is to create a clear standard that helps creators differentiate their work while supporting transparent collaboration with AI tools when appropriate.
Long-term, we envision VerifiedHuman certification becoming the trusted mark for authentic human creativity - whether that's in hiring decisions, purchasing choices, or simply helping audiences find genuine human voices. We're building the infrastructure to protect what makes human creativity unique, while embracing technology as a tool rather than a replacement.
Absolutely. VerifiedHuman is a global movement - we welcome creators from every country. Our standards for human creativity are universal, and our certification works the same whether you're in New York, São Paulo, Tokyo, or anywhere else.
We're currently expanding internationally, including launching Human Is the New Vinyl in Spanish. Wherever you create, you can join our community of human creators who saw this differentiation challenge coming early
We follow a 'trust but verify' approach. This means periodic friendly check-ins with members - usually a simple email - to ensure continued compliance with our standards. We also review and update our standards regularly to keep pace with the evolving creative landscape.
Your feedback as a member helps us maintain relevance and effectiveness. The integrity of the VerifiedHuman label depends on the collective commitment of our certified creators.
We take label integrity seriously. If a member violates our standards or misuses the VerifiedHuman label, we have a clear protocol to address it. This can include revoking both the label usage rights and membership.
We believe maintaining high standards protects all our certified creators. The value of VerifiedHuman certification depends on everyone in our community upholding their commitments to authentic human creativity.
Answer: "We're here to help with any questions about your membership, certification process, or using the VerifiedHuman label. You can reach us through our website contact form, email, or social media channels.
For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or general questions about the VerifiedHuman movement, we respond promptly and are always happy to connect with creators and supporters.
