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How to Detect AI Writing

Last updatedUpdated: by Simon Späti · CreatedCreated: · 2 min read · growing Note status Growing. Worked on quite a bit, still rough. Expect bullets, gaps and views that update. Estimated from edit history · 6 sessions over 1 year · 249 words · How my notes grow Recent changes 4 months ago +26 / −119 words 8 months ago +0 / −3 words last year +10 / −0 words last year +30 / −0 words last year +131 / −0 words last year published · 128 words

Sometimes it isn’t as easy to spot. But there’s also the clear an obvious signs. Like below points, if a couple of them are combined, it’s very sure.

From One of These Comments is AI - he see’s these most common strategies from AI generated text:

  • M-Dash Overuse: AI loves using the M-dash (—) more frequently than humans typically do.
  • Parallel Sentence Structures: AI often employs structures like “It’s not just X, it’s Y.”
  • Lists of Three: AI frequently uses lists of three items or points.
  • Uncanny Valley Tone: The writing may feel “off,” with strange or unusual word usage.
  • Filler Words and Jargon: AI tends to use vague, positive adjectives and jargon like “innovative” or “elevate.”
  • Constant Restating: AI writing often repeats and clarifies points excessively.
  • Generic Content: AI-generated stories and anecdotes can feel generic and impersonal.
  • Lack of Personal Touch: AI writing often lacks personal stories or anecdotes that add context.

# Should We Avoid Using Em Dashes then?

See Should We Avoid Using Em Dashes then?.

# Tools to check AI text

For example, Grammarly has a Plagiarism test, also if AI written. See more on my curates list on Tools to Check Plagiarism and AI-Generated.

# Further Reads


Origin: Will AI replace Humans