AI writing

The article discusses evolving techniques used by scammers, noting a historical practice of intentionally using poor English in emails to filter out smart people. Currently, many scammers are utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT to improve their writing quality. The author questions if the current use of good English means that earlier bad grammar was due to unintentional inability rather than intentional deception.

The article compares attempts to identify AI writing through stylistic cues (like em dashes) to 19th-century physiognomy, arguing such indicators are unreliable. It highlights that AI writing lacks a fixed style due to probabilistic generation, contrasting with human writers like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, whose styles reflect distinct personalities. Examples include ChatGPT adapting story styles when prompted.

Steven Rosenbaum's book 'The Future of Truth' contains fake or misattributed quotes linked to AI use, prompting him to blame ChatGPT for errors. Similar AI writing scandals involve a Nobel-winning novelist and author Jamir Nazir, as institutions like the Commonwealth Foundation review allegations of AI misuse in literary awards.

Sinceerly, a new AI service, aims to humanize AI-generated writing by undoing its artificial patterns. The tool targets users seeking to make AI content appear more naturally written. It is discussed on Hacker News with minimal engagement.