Tips for Gemini, CoPilot, ChatGPT

We’ve extensively explored generative AI tools and have recently created a beginner’s guide video on using Free Google Gemini. However, it’s essential for writers to be aware: Google is keeping a keen eye on this.

Google Is Watching

Our latest article delves into how search engines like Google and Bing detect text generated by AI that may be flagged for de-ranking. Importantly, Google has developed a digital signature for AI-generated content, known as “SynthID,” which can’t be completely erased even with light editing. This technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, making detection more reliable and stringent over time.

If you want to avoid being flagged for using AI-generated text from platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot, the most straightforward advice is to steer clear of relying solely on it.

Even if today Google and Bing can’t immediately spot AI-generated text in your work, they are likely to develop that capability shortly. You can still incorporate a sentence or two from an AI response, but it’s crucial not to let it do the heavy lifting for you.

How To Safely Use AI Generated Text

Here are five straightforward guidelines to follow when incorporating some AI-generated text:

1 – Rewrite Every Third Paragraph:

For an article or paper generated by AI, read every third paragraph and rewrite it from your memory. This approach ensures that your version differs substantially from the original.

2 – Unique Formatting:

Modify any unusual characters like em-dashes — which you can create in Windows by pressing Alt+0151 — to give your text a fresh feel.

3 – Varied Sentence Structure:

AI tends to produce sentences of similar lengths; you should mix this up. For instance, shorten every tenth sentence or combine two shorter sentences into one longer one.

4 – New Information:

Search engines, such as Google’s SpamBrain, can identify articles that simply rehash the top search results, so it’s essential to include new insights or perspectives.

5 – Add First Person Anecdotes:

Incorporate personal anecdotes related to the topic. Phrases like, “I wouldn’t have done that, but researcher X approached it differently,” can confuse AI detectors and add a personal touch to your document.

The Wrap

If you choose to use AI to assist with your writing, be sure to personalise the content significantly. Simply swapping a few words or changing em-dashes to commas will not suffice to bypass detection by Google, Bing, or other search engines in the near future.

Google’s Gemini SynthID relies on a specific hidden algorithm, while Google’s SpamBrain employs machine learning techniques to recognise low-effort content. These AI tools serve as digital watermarks, creating a traceable digital footprint. However, by using AI-generated content as a foundation for your own ideas and creativity rather than the final product, you can enhance your writing’s quality and ensure that your authentic voice shines through in your articles.

Your insights and unique perspective serve as the most effective defence against these digital watermarks (yes, we’ve just coined that term!).