So, it turns out that if you use Claude to write your fic and paste it into AO3, it leaves some very obvious tell-tale signs. I cannot take the credit for this discovery. I first heard it going down in my discord about a Stranger Things fic being unearthed, then a Heated Rivalry problem.

@heatedrivalryai on twitter was the original source (I believe). There's also a link below explaining what's really going on. Most AI detection tools are bullshit, but this one's looking for specific html left in by Claude.

There's a link here explaining the discovery:

I don't have twitter, but I did find some CSS for an AO3 skin on paste bin that basically highlights any fic, or section of fic, that uses these Claude specific html tags. It's not foolproof, and it won't filter out all AI, but it's a start. I already found one fic on the most recent Merlin fic page that comes up bright red.

Instructions on how to use this to make a skin on AO3 below the cut

More Area 51 for your viewing pleasure! Reference under cut

In my attempt not to spring this on y'all...also with the Winter Olympics this year, I felt we may need to have the prompt meme in the back of our minds 🤔

🌻 Schedule 🌻

Prompts open: February 27 Posting opens: March 6 Prompts close: March 13 Posting closes: March 20 Fanworks revealed: March 21 Creators revealed: March 26

There will be more details towards the end of the month, including exact timing for opening/closing/reveals. I also have some pretty significant new rules that I will be adding, but I will be sure to detail those thoroughly here and on AO3.