Week 16: 10 Phrases That Scream ‘AI Wrote This!’ — Even When It Didn’t.

Write like a pro, get flagged like a bot

I’ve been taught a thing or two about picking the right words. 5K out of my pocket and now you’re going to tell me my writing is too polished?

I don’t think so.

There are overused phrases being pumped out all over the internet. And skilled writers are being chastised.

If you’re like me and wondering why your writing is getting flagged for AI, here’s a list of 10 phrases people think scream, “AI wrote this!”

Spoiler alert: Real writers use these phrases too.

1. “Seamlessly integrated”

Real writers don’t know how to put things two long words together. Only bots do.

2. “In today’s fast-paced world”

Ok, this one kind of does suck. (Mostly because I think the world is too fast-paced.)

3. “However, one must consider”

Heaven forbid you want to be grammatically correct and sound professional. tisk tisk

4. “Let’s dive in”

Use it once, and you’re pegged as a bot.

5. “Cutting-edge technology”

Only robots talk about advanced tech?

6. “Transformative experience”

You can’t possibly have had one without AI’s help.

7. “Firstly, secondly, lastly…”

Ok, I agree here. Unless we’re working on our thesis, this might get me to question the writer.

8. “At the forefront”

Only AI knows what’s at the front of the line.

9. “Game-changer”

Do I need to even explain this one? What great writer hasn’t used this phrase?

10. “Unveil, Unlock, Unleash, Unmask’”— UN-anything

Human potential is now apparently an AI thing and only robots can reveal things dramatically. (insert eyeroll)

These 10 phrases went viral on Medium in September. Read the article here: 10 Phrases that Scream ‘AI Wrote This!’— Even When It Didn’t.

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Have a great weekend,

X.O.,