Now You Can See Whether a Human or AI Wrote the Article

A new global classification system has been introduced to identify the role of intelligent machines in the creation of content, research and design. Developed by the Dubai Future Foundation, the Human–Machine Collaboration (HMC) icon system will be adopted across government entities and is intended to encourage broader international use.

The system features five icons to indicate the degree of machine involvement - ranging from “All Human” to “All Machine” - along with functional icons identifying which parts of a process included machine input, such as data analysis, visuals, or translation. It offers a visual way to understand how content is shaped, without assigning precise percentages.

While it leaves room for interpretation, the system is intended to bring transparency to the blurred lines between human and machine work, especially as generative tools grow more integrated into academic and creative processes. It is applicable to a wide range of media, from scientific publications to images and video content.

Dubai has been active in AI policy and development since launching its national strategy in 2017. The city established a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and continues to push forward experiments in governance, transparency, and tech integration.