Beating AI Plagiarism Detection in 2023: The Only Tool That Currently Works

Table of Contents

• Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT Can Be Detected
• Manual Paraphrasing Is Not Enough Either
• Resequencing the Content Fails Too
• Adding More Details to the Initial Prompt Doesn't Help
• Only One Tool Currently Dodges AI Detection
• The Future Lies in Responsible AI Disclosure

Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT Can Be Detected

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have become incredibly useful for generating content quickly. However, using AI tools to generate content without proper attribution can be easily detected. There are several techniques people have tried to avoid AI detection, but most of them do not actually work.

In a recent video, a researcher demonstrated how various AI detection tools can identify text generated by AI systems like ChatGPT. He first used ChatGPT to generate 500 words on organic photovoltaic devices. The text received a 100% AI detection score and moderate plagiarism score when analyzed by tools like Unicheck and Originality.ai.

Synonyms and Domain Details Don't Fool AI Detectors

The researcher then tried using synonyms and asking ChatGPT to retain domain-specific details when rewriting the text. However, this new version still received a 100% AI detection score. Changing the tone and voice also failed to avoid detection. Even manual paraphrasing scored a 97% AI detection, showing how advanced these tools have become at identifying AI-written text. Simply resequencing the information or adding more details to the original prompt also resulted in 100% AI detection scores.

Changing the Tone Also Gets Caught

In an attempt to change the tone, the researcher had ChatGPT rewrite the text in the voice of Albert Einstein. However, this eccentric version still scored 100% for AI detection, even though it had 0% plagiarism since Einstein did not actually write it.

Manual Paraphrasing Is Not Enough Either

The researcher tried manually paraphrasing the AI-generated text, carefully rewriting each sentence in his own words while retaining the original meaning. However, even this painstaking process resulted in a 97% AI detection score, showing how difficult it is to thoroughly disguise AI-written text through manual editing.

The advanced capabilities of current AI detection tools mean that even manually paraphrased work can be identified as having been generated by AI. Starting completely from scratch seems to be the only reliable way to avoid detection at this point.

Resequencing the Content Fails Too

Simply rearranging the order of paragraphs and sentences from an AI-generated text also fails to hide its artificial origins. The researcher tested this by resequencing the content and found it still received a 100% AI detection score.

The sequence and flow of information in AI-generated text contains subtle patterns that current detection tools can identify even if the order is changed. Human writing has a more complex narrative flow that cannot be easily replicated by simply rearranging AI content.

Adding More Details to the Initial Prompt Doesn't Help

Providing more detailed instructions and context in the original prompt for ChatGPT also does not help avoid detection. The researcher asked ChatGPT to write 500 words acting as a scientist and included specific details about references to add. However, this text still received a 100% AI detection score.

The advanced capabilities of systems like ChatGPT allow them to incorporate additional contextual details provided upfront. However, the underlying linguistic patterns still reflect the artificial nature of the text generation process.

Only One Tool Currently Dodges AI Detection

After trying all these ineffective techniques, the researcher discovered one AI tool that currently seems capable of evading detection - Undetectable.ai. By optimizing text for "readability" and "purpose", this tool was able to take an AI-generated text and convert it into a new version scoring only 29% on AI detection tests.

This suggests developing better techniques for "fine-tuning" and optimizing raw AI output to better mimic human patterns is currently the most promising way to disguise artificial text origins. However, as detection systems continue improving, even these more advanced methods may soon cease to be effective.

The Future Lies in Responsible AI Disclosure

Rather than trying to hide the use of AI text generation, researchers suggest a better path forward is to openly disclose when systems like ChatGPT have been utilized as editing tools. One example is including standardized statements detailing the specific AI tools used, how they were applied, and the detection scores achieved.

Through responsible disclosure and attribution, AI can be harnessed as a useful productivity tool while upholding academic integrity. However, trying to disguise its use is unlikely to succeed long-term as detection capabilities continue to advance.

FAQ

Q: How can you tell if content is AI-generated?
A: Tools like Unicheck and Originality.AI can detect AI content with a high degree of accuracy by analyzing writing patterns.

Q: What are some ways people try to disguise AI content?
A: Methods like synonym replacement, changing tone/style, manual paraphrasing, and resequencing have been used, but AI detectors see through them.

Q: What is the best way to avoid plagiarism with AI?
A: The only reliable method currently is using a service like Undetectable.AI. But you should properly cite any AI tools used.

Q: How can AI be used responsibly in academic writing?
A: Use it as an editing tool, not for generating content. Disclose when AI is used via statements in papers.

Q: Will AIdetection improve in the future?
A: Yes, detection will likely become even more accurate. Proper citation of AI assistance will be key.