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How to Tell If What You're Reading Was Written By AI
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How to Tell If What You're Reading Was Written By AI

Don't believe everything you read (was written by a human).

Jake Peterson
Lifehacker, 2024
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Do you feel confident that you could spot a real from a fake? The dawn of ChatGPT means that you can no longer trust that a human is the author of the book, essay, article, or report you are reading. So how can you navigate this new world? Happily Jake Peterson, the senior technology editor at Lifehacker, has become somewhat of a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to uncovering AI-generated text. He has identified several revealing tells to help even the least tech-savvy reader spot AI-generated content. So don your skeptical hat and do your due diligence.

Take-Aways

  • The dawn of ChatGPT means readers can no longer trust that the author of a given text is human.
  • Be alert for the presence of certain words and phrases that aren’t commonplace in regular parlance. 
  • Watch out for overly ornate wording.

About the Author

Jake Peterson is the senior technology editor at Lifehacker, an online source of tech-based tips and life advice. He writes on a broad range of tech-related issues, including devices, software, and subscriptions.

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    P. D. 4 weeks ago
    Though often maligned as excessively ornate in an era of stripped-down speech, "flowery language" can indeed be a refined method to amplify expression and subtlety...
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    P. D. 4 weeks ago
    “If you feel you’ve walked away from the piece having learned nothing at all, that might be AI’s doing”: Thus, it seems that most if not all social networks, even those reputedly targeting professionals, are the creations of AI from the start... ;-)
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    M. C. 2 months ago
    Plot twist...this article was written by AI
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      2 months ago
      Thanks for your comment. getAbstract has spent the last 25 years building a team of professional writers and editors. We take pride in creating high-quality content that reflects the depth and insight only human expertise can provide. So sorry, no plot twist this time, just great knowledge written by some very smart people!