To know if what we are reading is created by AI, we can be careful of some telltale signs. There is always a chance of some errors. Not all AI-generated content will have problems, there is also some human-generated content that can have defects similar to those created by AI. However, at least for now, a good mix of some tips and some technical tools can help detect AI-generated content. Artificial intelligence models are catching up quickly and we need to keep evolving faster. Here are six tips you can use to try and distinguish AI-generated content.
There is no unique perspective:
AI-generated articles are very generic and present facts and figures perfectly, however, there is no distinct viewpoint of the authors based on their knowledge or experience. A noticeable lack of perspective will certainly be felt as the model has no opinions and only presents facts. There is no specific writing style, as the AI has no personality and its production is based on an algorithm. Also, most writers tailor the content well for the target audience with a storytelling approach. This aspect cannot yet be replicated in AI-generated text.
There are no long sentences:
AI-generated content provides clear and concise information using short sentences. However, in human writing, sentences can get so long in an attempt to explain a concept that they forget the goal of presenting information clearly! Oops! That was long, wasn’t it? Yes, in human-generated content, you’ll almost certainly find some sentences that don’t fit the concise bill.
Repetition of words and phrases:
The AI tries to fill in the gaps with relevant SEO keywords or push. You can spot the overuse of certain words like ‘that’ and ‘is’. The content generated by the AI follows an algorithmic model to exhibit incredible consistency and predictability. As they say, to err is human, and human-generated content will have some mistakes somewhere. Also, unlike humans, AI is likely to almost always use commonly used words.
Inaccuracy:
Accuracy is supposed to be the hallmark of AI. So, can there be inaccuracies in AI-generated content? Artificial intelligence is good at collecting data from multiple sources, analyzing it, and providing insights based on patterns. However, if an AI algorithm encounters conflicting data from multiple sources or accesses inaccurate sources, it can become confused. Whether it’s predicting numbers or product descriptions, AI can get bogged down, and a trained eye can easily spot inconsistencies.
Missing resources:
Check if articles cite any sources and how legitimate they are. AI-generated text will not have source links based on which it gave you the entries. Therefore, articles without source credits or citing questionable sources are signs of AI-generated content.
Use tools:
There are tools available to detect AI-generated content with varying degrees of accuracy. OpenAI’s OpenAI Classifier can help determine whether content is AI-generated. However, its effectiveness is limited as it can produce false positives. Another tool, Originality.ai, helps identify AI-generated content and plagiarism. Following the recent ChatGPT scandal, they published their tool accuracy ratings for various generation tools on their website.
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