Think you can spot AI writing?
I can instantly — and by the end of this article you’ll be able to spot it too. By the way, I’ll also tell you how to fix it so your work will never get flagged by AI detectors ever again. This will help you everytime you use AI Writer or Content Generator.
With the rise of advanced language models, it’s becoming harder and harder to distinguish between human and artificial content on the internet today. The AI tools and create articles very quickly and that looks well formated but those articles lack human touch. It is often possible to tell whether a piece was crafted by someone or produced by an algorithm by looking at tone, flow, depth, and consistency.
How AI Text Is Generated
So when you generate AI text, what happens?
- The AI spits out some stuff.
- But what is it really spitting out?
- It’s really spitting out the most likely form of content that you want.
And because of that, and because it’s just like a prediction machine, there are algorithmic tells that AI detectors look for.
Algorithmic Cues
First of all, I’m going to use my little pointer. Let’s turn on the pen.
1. Perplexity
- How confused is the AI detector by your content?
- Is it looking at it and going: I didn’t expect that?
- If it’s not expecting a particular phrase or sentence, clearly, it hasn’t been generated based on probability.
- Increased perplexity is a win.
2. Burstiness
- Variation in length and structure.
- AI is very formulaic in the way it writes.
- We need variation in:
- Sentence structure
- Sentence length
- Rhythm in writing
- Otherwise, the AI detector is going to be like: What? This is AI, like a robot essentially.
Sentence Opening Patterns
AI detectors know how AI writes.
- It is very lazy when it comes to writing.
- It uses a lot of the same sentence structures:
- This study
- It is important
- In conclusion
- Therefore
- Nonetheless
These patterns are flagged.
Syntactic Repetition
The last thing is syntactic repetition:
- Same length sentences
- Repeated structures
- Symmetrical rhythms
- Uniformity in writing
AI detector algorithms spot this easily.
Non-Algorithmic Red Flags
Okay, let’s now have a look at some other things that are not algorithmic-based but still give AI away.
Red Flags in Syntax and Style
- Uniform sentence structure
- Lack of variation
- Identical sentence starters
- No tangents or flow breaks
AI stays very much on task, while human writing often pulls in tangents or related side information.
Language and Tone Issues
1. Overly Polished
- AI text often looks “too perfect.”
- Humans make mistakes, have grammatical errors, and quirks.
2. No Hedging
- Academic writing should hedge: possibly, it appears, it may.
- AI just plows through without hesitation.
3. Generic Vocabulary
- Frequent use of words like: important, robust, enhance.
- Feels unnatural compared to everyday writing.
Content and Augmentation Problems
- Surface level claims → wishy-washy writing.
- Predictable phrasing → especially triplets (AI loves three examples).
- Missing authorial voice → no insights, critiques, or nuance.
Example: AI-Generated Text
I generated some text to see what would happen.
Playing AI Bingo
When reading AI text, look for:
- Rhythm ( style words)
- Rule of three (always 3 examples)
- Lack of variation
- Long uniform sentences
- No nuance or hedging
In the example, all these were present.
Formatting Tells
- AI loves bullet points, M-dashes, and short paragraphs.
- These formatting habits are additional red flags.
How to Fix AI-Generated Text
Now that we know how to spot AI text, what can we do about it? Here are two methods to Make AI Content to human-written content .
Option 1: Manual Fixing
- Change up the rhythm
- Break the “rule of three”
- Add variation in sentence length
- Insert nuance or hesitation
- Add depth
Option 2: Use a Prompt
Example prompt:
I have a block of AI generated text I want to revise. Please improve it using the following guidelines:
- Vary sentence structure
- Add hesitation/nuance/critique
- Avoid generic AI vocabulary
- Use natural transitions
- Replace vague examples with realistic details
- Break repetition of sentence starters
- Preserve meaning but improve naturalness
By doing this , you will be able to generate AI free content.
Conclusion
If you look closely, you’ll notice patterns that give away AI-generated articles, such as overly perfect grammar, shallow insights, or repetitive phrasing. As you become a better reader, you will be able to discern genuine human perspective from machine-written text by recognizing these signs. In the end, it’s less about catching mistakes than it is about appreciating the difference between human creativity and artificial intelligence.