How to Detect AI-Generated Text

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As AI-generated content gets more ubiquitous in our everyday lives, you may be wondering, "How do I identify AI text?"

It's no surprise that these models get more difficult to detect as AI technology evolves. For now, the good news is that content such as images and video aren't that hard to parse with the human eye.

If you're a teacher or just a seasoned internet traveler, what's the secret to spotting AI-generated text? Well, it's simpler than you might think: use your eyes. There are actually ways to train the human eye to discern AI statements. Experts like MIT Technology Review's Melissa Heikkila write that the "magic" of these machines "lies in the illusion of correctness."

No two people write in the same way, but there are common patterns. If you've ever worked a corporate job, you know how everyone uses the same generic phrasing when drafting memos to their boss. That's why AI text detectors often flag content as "likely AI-generated" - because distinguishing between a bland human writing style and a generic AI-generated voice is nearly impossible.

So here's some tips and tricks to spot some potential AI-generated text:

• Look for frequent use of words like "the," "it," and "its."
• Absence of typos-AI text is often too perfect.
• Conclusionary statements that neatly sum up paragraphs.
• Overly verbose or padded writing.
• False or fabricated information and sources.
• A tone more advanced than the writer's usual submissions.
• Repetitive phrasing or oddly polished grammar.

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