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Phrases That Instantly Make Writing Sound AI-Generated
AI doesn’t just generate content - it generates patterns.
Readers are getting better at spotting those patterns, not because they can reliably detect AI, but because certain phrases now feel generic, cautious, or strangely familiar.
This post isn’t anti-AI. It’s about understanding which phrases quietly undermine credibility, trust, and originality - especially on business websites.
The problem isn’t that AI uses these phrases. It’s that humans keep publishing them.
The Problem Isn’t AI - It’s Pattern Fatigue
Most so-called “AI
... Continue readingIs the Em Dash (aka Long Dash) a Red Flag for AI Writing Now?
Note: This is the one post where I’m continuing to use the em dash — just to show everyone how pretty it is! No, I’m not a robot :-)
I’ve always liked using the em dash - some may call it the "long dash". There’s something about how it breaks up a sentence — smoother than a comma, less formal than parentheses — that adds a bit of style and flow. It looks nice on the page and feels natural
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