Was this written by a human or AI? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

New research shows we can only accurately identify AI writers about 50% of the time. Scholars explain why (and suggest solutions).

Picture this. You’re browsing on OkCupid when you come across two profiles that catch your eye. The photos are genuine and attractive to you, and the interests described match your own. Their personal blurbs even mention outings that you enjoy: 

All things being equal, how might you decide between the two profiles? Not sure? Well, what if you were told that one of the blurbs - Person 1 - was generated by AI? 

AI-generated text is increasingly making its way into our daily lives. Auto-complete in emails and ChatGPT-generated content are becoming mainstream, leaving humans vulnerable to deception and misinformation. Even in contexts where we expect to be conversing with another human - like online dating - the use of AI-generated text is growing. A survey from McAfee indicates that 31% of adults plan to or are already using AI in their dating profiles. 

What are the implications and risks of using AI-generated text, especially in online dating, hospitality, and professional situations, areas where the way we represent ourselves is critically important to how we are perceived? 

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