Wikipedia's guide to catching AI red-handed

Based on this article by Kerem Gülen at Dataconomy.

Amid the proliferation of AI-generated content, Wikipedia has released a field guide to help humans spot the difference between text written by a person and AI-generated content.

Developed by experienced editors who have reviewed countless AI-written articles, the guide provides strong indicators of "AI slop," which is characterized by its generic, formulaic, and soulless nature. Here's an overview of what to watch out for:

1. Undue emphasis on symbolism and importance.

2. Vapid and promotional language.

3. Awkward sentence structures and overuse of conjunctions.

4. Superficial analysis and vague attributions.

5. Formatting and citation errors.

6. Email and letter-like formatting.

Dive into the full article here.

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