AI Detector: How to Spot AI-Generated Content (Without Guessing)
AI-generated content is everywhere. The goal isn't to "guess" — it's to verify claims and context. This guide gives you a fast checklist to spot AI signals, then confirm facts with sources.
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1) Start with the intent: "Is this claiming a fact?"
- If it's an opinion, don't treat it like a verifiable claim.
- If it includes numbers, names, or dates — those are checkable.
- If it references "studies" or "experts", look for the original source.
2) Common AI text signals (not proof, just flags)
- Overly smooth tone with vague specifics.
- Confident statements without citations.
- Mixed details (wrong dates/locations) that "sound right".
- Repetitive structure and generic transitions.
3) The real test: verify with sources
Whether something is AI-written or human-written, misinformation is still misinformation. The strongest workflow is: extract the key claims → search for evidence → compare multiple independent sources.
4) Why people get fooled by AI content (and how to counter it)
AI-written content often feels confident and well-structured, which can trick us into treating it as evidence. The best defense is to slow down for 30 seconds and ask: What claim is being made? and What would prove it true or false?
- Confidence without citations: treat as a flag, not a conclusion.
- Specific numbers with no source: search the exact number + topic.
- Emotional framing: look for the original context, not reposts.
5) Fast verification workflow (2–5 minutes)
- Extract: write the top 1–3 claims as plain sentences.
- Verify: search each claim using neutral keywords (not the original headline).
- Cross-check: confirm with 2 independent sources where possible.
- Check timing: dates, location, and whether the situation changed.
This works whether the content is AI-generated or human-written. The goal is reliability: sources, context, and consistency.
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7) A safe, repeatable checklist
- Identify the exact claim.
- Find the earliest source (original post/article).
- Look for at least 2 independent confirmations.
- Check date + location + context.
- Prefer primary sources when available.
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