Where Your AI Runs Matters: Consumer, Enterprise, Local, and Air-Gapped AI
Not all AI use creates the same confidentiality or security risk. For freelancers handling client information, asking whether an AI tool is “safe” is a reasonable starting point. But it is not enough to look at the name of the tool or whether the vendor says it protects your data. Read moreThe Human in the
Unlocking AI’s Potential in Your Freelance Workflow
Originally featured on Evergreen Biomedical Communications Group. AI can be genuinely useful in a freelance business. It can help you get started on a difficult draft, organize information, explore a topic, prepare for a meeting, or handle some of the administrative work that takes time away from billable projects. But freelance work adds a complication
The Human in the Loop: Salvaging Projects From AI Slop
We’re far enough into the generative AI era that most of us who practice medical writing and medical editing have lived through at least one project where AI slop killed the timeline. And when that slop comes to you from a team lead or a client, you don’t get to opt out of the AI
What Happens to Your Client’s Data When You Use a Free AI Tool?
You paste a paragraph from a client’s draft into ChatGPT to check the tone. You upload a spreadsheet to get a formula working. You drop in a section of a regulatory submission because you need a quick summary. It takes ten seconds. The tool gives you what you need. You move on. But that paragraph,
Claude + Consensus: A Powerful Duo—But Know the Risks Before You Click Install
The post discusses the benefits and risks of using AI tools Claude and Consensus for medical writing. Claude, connected to Consensus, offers a low-risk way to access peer-reviewed literature but has potential risks such as prompt injection and false confidence in summarized findings. Cowork, an advanced AI tool, poses higher security risks, including lack of audit trails and broad access to systems. Caution is advised, especially when handling sensitive data.
Casual AI Use Is a Business Risk (Even If the Tool Is Secure)
Freelancers usually start with what seems like the right question: Is this tool safe to use? I get asked that question frequently. It’s reasonable. But it’s also the wrong question to start with or to consider on its own, outside of context. Read moreUnlocking AI’s Potential in Your Freelance WorkflowMost security conversations about generative AI
Versioning Isn’t Just for Developers
How Freelancers Can Track and Audit Their AI Use With Confidence Using versioning to track changes when incorporating GenAI into your workflow means creating a clear, auditable trail of what changed, when, and why.
6 Easy Ways to Stay Cybersecure on the Road
Are you a sometimes road warrior? That is, someone who infrequently travels for business, so they don’t have a travel cybersecurity protocol in place? I am excited to be traveling to and presenting at the American Medical Writers Association conference in Phoenix this week, so I though I would share 6 easy ways I’ll be
What Makes an AI Tool “Safe” for Freelancers?
Freelancers must carefully vet AI tools for privacy and safety, prioritizing data security to protect client information and uphold professional reputation while choosing appropriate options.
QR Codes: Convenience Meets Cyber Risk
As conference season gets underway, QR codes are everywhere—on posters, slides, exhibitor booths, and even name badges. They promise quick access to abstracts, contact details, or resources without fumbling for a URL. But while QR codes are efficient, they’re also a growing vector for security threats. As freelancers and professionals in medical writing and editing,