So I asked ChatGPT what are some good ways to spot works that were created by AI, both text and images, and I'll post the results below in the comments. But for me personally, I find for text that AI uses certain phrases that most people don't use that often, like "delve into" or "dive into." In fact, for my videos I have AI generate a one-paragraph summary, and I specifically have to tell the AI with instructions not to use these kinds of phrases. Also, another thing is that AI uses semicolons and em-dashes, whereas most people never use these things in regular writing. Unless you're writing an English paper or you're a journalism major, you never use a semicolon, come on.
As far as images go, look for the number of fingers. AI still can't get fingers right. Or if there's any text in the image, they're still working on that.
Spotting AI-generated text and images can be tricky, but there are certain telltale signs to look for. Here are some good ways to identify AI-generated content:
For Text: 1. Repetitive or Predictable Patterns:
- AI-generated text often repeats phrases, words, or ideas.
- Look for overuse of certain keywords or slightly awkward phrasing.
2. Lack of Context Awareness:
- AI might misinterpret the context or provide irrelevant or overly general information.
- It may contradict itself within the same passage.
3. Overly Perfect Grammar:
- AI outputs tend to have flawless grammar, which may feel unnatural, especially if the subject matter typically has a more casual tone.
4. Inconsistent Facts or Fabrication:
- Check for made-up facts, citations, or details that don't align with credible sources.
- AI may "hallucinate" details like false statistics or invented references.
5. No Personal Perspective:
- AI text lacks authentic personal experiences or opinions.
- Sentences may feel formulaic, avoiding depth or unique emotional nuance.
6. Uniform Sentence Structure:
- Look for mechanical repetition of sentence lengths, patterns, or starting phrases (e.g., "This is because...").
7. Over-optimization for Keywords:
- AI often overuses keywords in ways that feel unnatural, especially in SEO-driven writing.
8. Metadata or Watermark Indicators:
- If possible, examine the document properties for tools like "OpenAI," "ChatGPT," or similar terms in the metadata.
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For Images: 1. Anomalies in Details:
- Look for unnatural elements like uneven eyes, mismatched earrings, or extra fingers.
- Hair or fabric might have strange inconsistencies, like blurred edges or unnatural flows.
2. Lack of Realistic Lighting:
- AI often struggles to maintain consistent lighting and shadows across a scene.
3. Weird Backgrounds:
- Check for warped or nonsensical backgrounds that don't align with the main subject.
4. Imperfect Text or Symbols:
- AI-generated text in images (like signage or logos) may have gibberish characters or inconsistent font styles.
5. Unnatural Poses or Angles:
- People or objects might appear in poses or angles that don't look physically possible.
6. Smooth or Plastic-like Skin:
- Portraits might look too perfect, with overly smooth skin or absent imperfections.
7. Patterns and Symmetry Issues:
- AI struggles with repeating patterns (e.g., fabrics or tiles may look mismatched or warped).
8. Check Metadata:
- Many AI platforms leave metadata traces indicating the tool used for generation.
9. Watermarks or Artifacts:
- Some images might include faint watermarks or compression artifacts that indicate AI generation.
10. Overly Generic or "Too Perfect" Elements:
- Landscapes or objects may lack subtle imperfections, making them look artificially idealized.
By combining these methods with critical thinking and tools (like reverse image search for images or AI-detection tools for text), you can better identify content generated by AI.
Thomas Gonder
@Reply 2 years ago
How about looking for a Santa boxing glove in the left center; or strange bumps above the eyes, the kind I saw only on my father who got them falling out of a tree when he was a kid.
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