Contents:This article summarizes 6 shortcomings of AI-generated content.

To sum it up in one sentence: AI-generatedPseudo original articleIt seems smooth, but it is actually empty, lacking depth, originality and emotional expression, and is cold and boring.

There is another interesting sentence: One reason why AI writes junk articles may be that its training materials themselves are a bunch of clickbait articles on the Internet.

Original author: Paul Is Positive, medium. Translated by: Ye Saiwen

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With the development of AI technology, there are more and more pseudo-original articles generated by AI, which are flooding the Internet. These articles seem fluent, but lack depth and originality, making it difficult to distinguish the authenticity.

For example, the following short piece of content was generated by AI:

In the wild west of the internet, a new kind of "gunman" has quietly emerged: AI content creators. These robotic wordsmiths churn out articles, blogs, and even entire websites at an astonishing rate, blurring the line between human and machine-generated content. But don't worry, discerning readers, as text detectives we'll teach you some tricks to sniff out AI creations like a hound tracking a rabbit.

This article summarizes 7 tips for identifying pseudo-original articles generated by AI.

1. The content is hollow and lacks depth and originality

The first thing to note is that the content lacks depth and originality.

AI-generated texts oftenGeneral talk without any real content.

I always feel like AI writing robots are trained with clickbait articles, because that’s all they seem to produce!

2. Exaggerated and overly dramatic language

"In the Internet's Wild West, a New Kind of Gunslinger Rises"

This sounds like the opening line of a third-rate B-movie. Exaggerated and contrived sentences often indicate that the content is not only created by AI, but also "reviewed" by someone who knows nothing about writing.

I can imagine this creator saying, "Wow, that looks awesome! I want to write a story of my own."

3. Repeated words and keyword stuffing

In order to improve search engine rankings, AI-generated articles often repeat a large number of keywords, making them boring to read.

For example:

"AI will always do this. If you want AI to work for you, you have to give it the right cues. Then AI will work for you."

The word "artificial intelligence" appears three times in such a sentence, which is obviously a sign of AI generation.

4. Formulaic structure, lack of flexibility

AI-generated articles usually follow a fixed formula structure, such as using headings, lists, bullet points, etc. to organize content.

Although this structure is clear and concise, it appears rigid and lacks flexibility.

I used to use the "5 secrets" format myself, but later I found that AI also liked it, so I gave it up.

Although ending with "In conclusion..." is a common technique used by human authors, if combined with other clues, you will probably realize that this article was written by a robot!

5. Grammatical errors and confusing logic

Although AI-generated articles are basically grammatically correct, they occasionally contain some strange word combinations or sentences with confusing logic.

For example:

"It was a dark, cold and windy night. Did a loud noise wake him, or was he still asleep and was it all just a dream?"

In such sentences, the contradiction between "or is he still sleeping" and "this is all just a dream" is obviously caused by AI's inability to understand the complexity of human language.

6. Lack of emotional expression, cold and boring

I think most people would agree that it is difficult for AI to capture real human feelings and emotions.

It reads cold and impersonal, like a textbook written by someone who hates the subject and is eager to get the job done.

There is content, but no passion.

7. AI Detector

Although the AI detection tool cannot achieve 100% accuracy, it is still quite reliable.

If you suspect an article was written by an AI, try using a free detector.

Combined with your own judgment, you can basically determine whether it is a human or a ghost.

Here is a recommended website: gptzero. It has 1.5 million monthly visitors.

After testing, I found that this website has a good detection effect on English content, but a very poor detection effect on Chinese content.

8. Conclusion

Pseudo-original articles generated by AI appear fluent but lack depth and originality. They can be identified by features such as empty content, exaggerated language, repetitive stacking, rigid structure, grammatical errors, and lack of emotion.

9. Easter Eggs

In response to the AI creation problems reflected in the article, when letting AI generate articles, you can send the following requirements to AI to let it generate more natural language.

For example:

I need you to create an article with the following content:

1. Focus on providing original insights and in-depth analysis of the topic, not just surface-level generalizations.

2. Use natural, conversational language and tone. Avoid overly dramatic, hyperbolic or cliched phrasing.

3. Vary sentence structures and word choices to keep the writing fresh. Don't simply repeat the same keywords and phrases.

4. Use formatting like bold, italics, lists sparingly and only when it genuinely enhances the readability and flow of the piece.

5. Organize information in a logical but natural way, as a human writer would. Avoid rigid, robotic formulas and structures.

6. Carefully proofread and edit to eliminate any grammatical mistakes, awkward phrasing, or unnatural word choices a human wouldn't make.

7.Strive to understand and empathize with the human experience and infuse that authentic emotion and passion into the writing.