Who wrote this?

Recently, a colleague sent me a beautifully written reflection.
She sighed, “I don’t feel right saying I wrote it—AI contributed so much!”

I told her I understood. AI has become a remarkable collaborator. :))
Then I admitted—same here. Every piece I write now improves thanks to AI.

But how do we give credit where it’s due--
“By Jon Madian & AI” feels awkward.
Maybe:
·       By JM & the collective intelligence of humanity
·       In collaboration with the noosphere
(Not much better, I know.)

This is a question that reaches beyond writing—it touches teaching itself.
If AI helps us think, reflect, and express more clearly,
how do we teach students to acknowledge that support
while still owning their learning and creativity?

In the past, I never wrote:
“Written by Jon Madian with the help of a word processor, spell and style checker.”
And teachers didn’t grade essays noting:
“Produced by the student, assisted by Microsoft Word.”

But AI isn’t just another tool—it’s a kind of thinking partner.
So where do we draw the line between tool and co-creator,
between guidance and authorship?

Hmmm… seems like a good question for educators to explore together, perhaps with AI's help. :))
What do you think?
How are you talking with your students—or colleagues—about authorship in the age of AI?