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 moreWhat Happens to Your Client’s Data When You Use a Free 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,
Your GenAI-Assisted Workflow: Strategic, Secure, and Client-Ready
Whether you’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive, streamline your workflow, or fight back against outdated assumptions about tech fluency, the key is this: don’t just use AI—use it well. This guide offers a clear, practical approach to integrating generative AI (GenAI) into your work without losing your voice, your standards, or your client’s
Do Clients Actually Want You to Use AI? Here’s What They Really Expect
“Should I tell clients I’m using AI—or will it scare them off?” It’s a question nearly every freelancer asks. And in this post, when I say AI, I specifically mean generative AI (GenAI) tools—the kind that create text, images, or code. But here’s the truth: most clients aren’t worried about whether you use AI. Read
NIH Tightens Rules on AI in Grant Applications
September 2025 marks a turning point for researchers using AI in funding applications. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released new guidance aimed at protecting the fairness and originality of its research funding process. This policy goes into effect for applications submitted on or after September 25, 2025—and it carries major implications for anyone