If you’re concerned about Substack using your content for AI, there’s a simple fix. Substack offers a quick way to block AI tools from accessing your work, but it’s important to know this only affects AI systems that respect the restriction.
- Head to your publication’s Settings page on Substack.
- Scroll to the Publication section for content options.
- Look for a toggle labeled Block AI Training and turn it on.
This setting adds an instruction to the site’s robots.txt file, a signal for AI systems to avoid using your content in training.
Note: This block only impacts AI that follows these settings; it’s not guaranteed protection against all AI models.