If your article reads like a robot wrote it, I’ll know — because one probably did.
AI writes quickly, but authenticity it cannot fake — at least, not yet. Here’s how to detect the subtle footprint of an AI-composed piece (and how to make your prose sound distinctly, unmistakably human).
I generally know within three sentences if it was or not written by ChatGPT.
Because I possess no such powers — just that AI leaves fingerprints.
They’re minor offenses. Repetitive framing. A too-radiant tone. Transition overuse, such as “in today’s fast-paced world” or “on the other hand.” Fluently grammatical but dead text.
Don’t get me wrong — I deploy ChatGPT on a daily basis. It’s an amazing tool. But just as you know if a photo has been extremely filtered, you know often if a piece of content has that distinct “ChatGPT sheen.”
If you’re looking to stand out on Medium, on LinkedIn, or anywhere your prose reflects you, it’s important to learn how to detect — and correct — these AI tells.
