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- There is a debate among techies about whether AI-generated text can be distinguished from human-written text, with skeptics arguing LLMs are statistical models of human language that make output indistinguishable.
- LLM output often appears identical due to quasi-deterministic prompts, leading to many near-identical book titles and covers on platforms like Amazon, as shown in a collage of '100000 whys' search results.
- Similarities extend beyond titles to visual elements (e.g., roaring T-Rex, rockets, golden retrievers) and even author names (many featuring 'Bright').
- LLM writing is distinctive not because of individual mannerisms but because it consistently resorts to the same complex set of mannerisms in response to similar prompts, creating a fuzzy but detectable signal.
- Trusting your gut about AI-generated content is becoming important, as traditional models of online interaction break when content production is much easier than engagement.
- The author warns that using LLMs to automate blogging or social media may result in content that is effectively a '100,000 Whys' publication.