AI detectors are software tools that use machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) technology. Using the said technologies, they assess a text against an AI pattern. In short, they analyze a text and inform users whether it was written by a human or generated using an AI tool.
However, the efficiency of AI detectors remains compromised. Many of these tools available in the online market often flag content written by humans as AI-generated.
And all this happens because, while writing content, many writers make mistakes that were previously acceptable in writing, primarily for pieces meant for search engines. However, based on these mistakes, human-written content is also flagged as machine-generated.
In this blog post, we are going to walk you through seven such mistakes that, as a content writer, you should avoid while writing. Otherwise, your content will be flagged by AI detectors.
Overuse of generic phrases such as:
This is one of the biggest mistakes that many writers make today. These were acceptable before, as many writers had been using them years before AI writing tools entered the market.
However, as technology evolves, so do the rules.
The problem now is that people rely on AI detectors to assess the quality of their work. These detectors are trained to identify the use of generic phrases. So, when your content involves many of them, AI detectors get triggered.
Fixing the thing is very simple – avoid using generic phrases and filler expressions. Instead, base your writing on specifics and contexts. Replace bland phrases with concrete discussion. This way, AI detectors will find your content as completely human-written.
Another mistake that triggers AI detectors is ignoring the use of personal voice. If your writing ignores the human fingerprint and text only feels like:
Detectors will classify your writing as machine-generated. These are the AI tools that lack stories, emotions, perspectives, and a conversational flow.
Adding a personal voice to your writing can help you avoid triggering AI detectors. To add personal voice and make your writing sound personalized, do the following:
Following some repetitive patterns, such as sentence structure and case, is also what triggers AI detectors. They are trained on the mindset that humans cannot write uniformly, so to eliminate AI detection, you must disregard repetitive patterns.
Repetitive patterns usually show up in two ways:
According to the AI detector, these patterns are not typically found in human-written content and are likely generated by automation. Such a shit! But what to do? As a writer, you have to follow what’s in trend.
To avoid repetitive patterns while writing, vary sentence length. Use a mix of short and lengthy sentences. Also, proofread your content for capitalization once it is completed.
Do not randomly capitalize words. Use uppercase for nouns and brand names. For headings, consider using title case. If the content is lengthy or you are short on time, use a case converter. It will help you auto-correct capitalization mistakes in your content and break repetitive patterns.
We cannot say it is a mistake, but being too formal or overly perfect while writing is also now a problem because it triggers AI detectors and flags the content as written by a tool.
Remember, these are humans who developed AI detectors, and now these detectors flag our content, telling us that you humans cannot be perfect nor formal.
According to AI detectors, it is not a human trait to write or speak in a perfectly polished way with perfect grammar. They make use of idioms, contractions, and some quirks while writing or speaking.
To avoid AI detection in your writing, simply be imperfect. Yes, you have to be imperfect intentionally. Leave some grammatical flaws for yourself so these tools can get pleasure.
Also, use contractions to make the tone sound conversational. Using a mix of formal statements and relaxed phrasing can also be helpful.
Using too many fluffy or filler sentences while writing can also cause the content to be flagged as AI-generated.
Yet, the filler lines sometimes add a professional look to the text, but they add no value to it. And that is why detectors flag them as AI. The provided text lacks depth and real-world wording.
To write content without adding fillers and fluffy information, bring the following points into practice.
Once you have written the content, read it and ask yourself: “If I remove this line, will the meaning change?” If the answer is no, it’s fluff. So, just remove it.
This is a significant mistake that many writers make. For being overefficient, they replace simple vocabulary with advanced-level synonyms or thesaurus words. And once their content is completed, where does it lead? – AI detection.
When you force tough-to-read and understand synonyms into your writing, they will definitely backfire and mimic the behaviors of content spinning tools.
Only clarity can beat the complexity. So instead of using advanced-level vocabulary just to show off, stick to simple ones. It does not sound like you are a robot that wrote the text.
Be human and make your writing connect with readers of all levels. And if done correctly, no AI detector or its forefathers can flag your content.
A lack of emotional depth in writing also triggers AI detectors. We humans naturally get emotional when writing or speaking. We get frustrated, excited, or even sarcastic at times.
Take this blog post as an example:
We did not hold back from mocking AI detectors when they flag human-written content as machine-generated because of some ridiculous elements they are trained on. And that is something an AI tool or robot wouldn’t dare to do.
To add emotional depth in your writing, try to:
Do not ever write like you are afraid of being judged. Write like you are having a conversation with someone you can talk with in a friendly manner.
Above are the seven mistakes that writers make when writing content that triggers AI detectors. By following the simple fixes we shared, you can protect your writing from being flagged.
Additionally, once you have written your content, do not just test it for AI detection on famous tools. Some among them are only big names. Plus, relying on a single one can also be a big mistake. So check with multiple tools.
Some of the AI detectors, such as our Easy AI Checker, are specifically trained to recognize the mistakes mentioned above more effectively. They can get you better results than big names.
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