In the world of AI content detection, we’re seeing more snake oil than actual science.
While building OGC Labs’ website, I ran the “How I Built a Consultancy Website Using Generative AI (And You Can Too)” article through 10 popular AI detectors.
The result is mainly a comedy of errors.
| Tool Number | Tool Name | Human Rating for Human-generated Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quillbot | 100% |
| 2 | Plagiarismcheck.org | 100% |
| 3 | Undetectable.AI | 100% |
| 4 | Writer.com | 89% |
| 5 | Contentdetector.ai | 76.15% |
| 6 | Scribbr | 63% |
| 7 | GPTZero.me | 60% |
| 8 | Originality.AI | 19% |
| 9 | Copyleaks | 0% |
| 10 | Sapling.AI | 0% |
| Average | All Tools | 60.71% Human |
I have chosen the top tools recommended by sites such as Forbes and Zapier.
Scorching Sunshine or Biblical Flood?
It’s like asking five meteorologists about tomorrow’s weather and getting predictions ranging from scorching sunshine to biblical floods.
This isn’t just academic navel-gazing.
In a world where content is currency, the ability to distinguish between human and AI-generated text has real-world implications.
Imagine your job application getting tossed because an algorithm flags your cover letter as ‘artificial.’
We’re building lie detectors that can’t agree on what a lie looks like.
The root of the problem?
Many of these detectors are trying to catch a shark with a butterfly net.
As AI language models evolve, they’re becoming increasingly adept at mimicking human writing patterns.
It’s a digital arms race, with detectors perpetually playing catch-up.
So, what’s the solution?
As with most things in tech, it’s not about finding a silver bullet, but about developing a more nuanced approach.
We need detectors that consider context, understand the subtleties of human writing, and acknowledge their own limitations. But, until then, take those AI detection results with a grain of salt – or better yet, a whole salt mine.
In the meantime, focus on creating value, whether you’re using AI or not.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how the content was generated, but about its impact on your audience.
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Disclaimer
The third-party companies and products mentioned in this post are referenced solely based on their utility and relevance to the topic. I am not affiliated with, endorsed by, or receiving any compensation from these companies. These mentions are personal recommendations based on my experience and are not paid promotions. Readers should conduct their own research before using any products or services.
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