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Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?

Oct 31, 2026 · Windsor Johnston

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Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
Some writers worry that AI detection software could falsely flag their work, potentially ruining reputations or job opportunities before they have a chance to prove the detectors wrong.
Some writers worry that AI detection software could falsely flag their work, potentially ruining reputations or job opportunities before they have a chance to prove the detectors wrong.

As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.

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