J. Kelly Byram, MS, MBA, ELS

Medical and scientific writer and editor specializing in research funding development (grants). Cybersecurity enthusiast. CEO at Duke City Consulting, LLC and lead of our medical and scientific communications group and our cyber group. Follow me on Twitter @JKNByram.

Do Clients Actually Want You to Use AI? Here’s What They Really Expect

Originally featured on DCC Cyber’s Freelancer’s Guide to AI.

Last Updated on September 13, 2025

“Should I tell clients I’m using AI—or will it scare them off?”

It’s a question nearly every freelancer asks. And in this post, when I say AI, I specifically mean generative AI (GenAI) tools—the kind that create text, images, or code.

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But here’s the truth: most clients aren’t worried about whether you use AI.

They care how you use it—and what it means for them. Your process, judgment, and professionalism still matter most.

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Let’s unpack what clients actually want from freelancers who use AI.

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AI for Medical Writers and Editors

This week’s blog post is coming in just under the deadline wire because, admittedly, I’ve been distracted by all the goings-on in the world of tech. It’s CES week, when all the cool new tech is revealed. I’m especially interested in NVIDIA’s Project DIGITS, an “AI supercomputer on your desk.” This could be a game-changer for small businesses that benefit from running a model more specific to their industry with more straightforward security (I’m looking at you, freelance writers and editors).

But, DIGITS aside, today we share some tools you can use to judge for yourself which approach to AI is secure and fits your business needs.

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