AI has infiltrated almost all aspects of any type of work. From video creation, graphic design to documentation, people now use it for all purposes. With machine learning, it has also become difficult to know how to spot an AI-generated text. But worry not, there are various telltale signs to differentiate between human writing with robots. Today, we will find out how to set both apart.
How to Spot AI-Generated Text
Keep an eye out for these signs to be sure certain content is generated with the help of AI tools.
Method 1: Repetition
One of the quickest ways to spot if the text is AI-written is to notice a repetitive pattern in the content. A word that appears excessively frequently could indicate learned patterns that AI uses to generate answers. When AI writes English in grammatical structures or words emerging in predictable successions, the language struggles with repetition and starts sounding forced or artificial.
Method 2: Factual Error
AI chat tools are infamous for writing up completely inaccurate pieces. Sometimes, even incorrect information is casually presented as factual texts. Therefore, cross-check a content’s sources and go through any citations to be sure it is, in fact, human-written.
Method 3: Monotonous Tone
Since AI cannot completely imitate natural human writing, you may notice that the tone of the content does not always align with the topic. For example, a serious theme can come across as informal, or an argumentative subject is covered in an unexpectedly impartial manner. These changes in tone mean that the chatbot is having trouble writing ideas as they progress.
Method 4: AI Phrases and Symbols
Apart from the same tone, AI also uses the same words over and over throughout its writing. It has standard writing and general terms. Some examples are tools like ChatGPT, popular for using words like ‘essential’, ‘vital’, ‘elevate’, and ‘indicate’. Even if humans frequently use these terms, the likelihood that they were created by AI is high if they occur somewhat too frequently in the text you’re reading. Additionally, it also uses dashes between sentences too often, making it susceptible to being caught.
Method 5: Perfect Writing
People have unique styles of writing, and we are not exempt from making grammatical mistakes. In fact, the absence of typos and grammatical errors with perfect sentence formations can indicate AI text. If you come across exceptionally flawless and monotone writing, it may be that it’s not human-written.
Method 6: Absence of Detail
Lastly, AI text reads more like a summary than a critical analysis of a subject. Non-committal words like “could,” “maybe,” and “probably” are employed. Additionally, generated writing lacks the particular examples and anecdotes that give pieces their flavor.
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Now that you have figured out these telltales, it will become easy for you to know how to spot AI-generated text. Keep catching up with TechCult for more such new tech related walkarounds. If you have any suggestions or queries, do reach out to us in the comment section.
