Editors launch 'Don't ask AI, ask a peer' seriesCEFR A1
15 Apr 2026
Adapted from Ameya Nagarajan, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Marvin Meyer, Unsplash
- Editors at three groups worry about AI.
- They start a series called Don’t ask AI.
- The series wants people to share knowledge.
- It values human voice and creativity.
- People will edit and translate the work.
- Authors and illustrators will be paid.
- The project asks for feedback and debate.
- The work will appear online in April.
- It also helps writers and disabled people.
Difficult words
- editor — person who checks and prepares text to publishEditors
- series — a set of related articles or shows
- translate — change words from one language to another
- author — person who writes a story or articleAuthors
- illustrator — person who makes pictures for a bookillustrators
- feedback — comments people give about work or ideas
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Discussion questions
- Do you like to share knowledge online?
- Do you write or draw?
- Should authors and illustrators be paid for their work?
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