How to spot AI writing: watch for these linguistic tells
Words like 'quietly,' 'genuinely,' and 'meticulous' spike in AI text, alongside recurring structures such as the 'not X, but Y' construction.
Why it mattersReaders who spot these patterns can identify synthetic writing. Publishers are already using this knowledge to reject AI-written manuscripts.
AustraliaAustralian publishers and readers now encounter AI-written content in submissions and online. Knowing these patterns helps protect publishing standards and reader trust.
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