Marking the Human/Machine Boundary

Burn In is a watermarking framework focused on transparency in creative work shaped by emerging technologies. Inspired by the Golden Ratio, it defines clear thresholds for disclosing technological assistance.

Its goal is balance — protecting human authorship while acknowledging new tools that shape modern design. Burn In treats technology as part of creative evolution, ensuring clarity, credit, and respect.

Using the mathematics of the Golden Ratio to define clear watermarking rules for generative design.

If an artwork contains less than 14% AI-generated content, no watermarking is required.

If 62% or more of the artwork is AI-generated, it should be labeled AI Assisted in a clearly visible place.

Art created entirely by AI must be marked Created by AI to ensure transparency and protect human authorship.