As more writers use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create, editors are taking steps to make sure they don’t. This often comes in the form of AI detectors. It’s understandable that editors want to guarantee accuracy and avoid machine-content generated that may lack credibility. Plus, they don’t want to lose the human touch that resonates with their readers. Unfortunately, AI checkers, designed to identify AI-written content, are far from perfect. They often miss the mark, flagging genuine, human-generated content while letting some AI-written material slip through. Some universities, including Vanderbilt, Michigan State, and the University of Texas at Austin, have disabled AI detection software based on concerns over accuracy.
The Dark Side of AI Detectors: Why Accuracy Is Not Guaranteed
