Who Is Blake Whiting?
Summary
Andrew Lawler's essay exposes the rise of AI-generated author personas, focusing on the Blake Whiting fraud and its implications for publishing, copyright, and academic integrity. It argues that AI-enabled word-laundering threatens traditional authors and journals, highlighting legal gaps, platform incentives, and the race to police AI-generated content. The piece calls for clearer policies and stronger safeguards as AI tools amplify authorship capabilities.