Guess which paragraph is written by AI?

[yasijasi]

Is AI really taking over, threatening the job of multiple people including copywriters? Is it almost human-like? Only one of the following paragraphs is written by a human, the rest are all ChatGPT. Can you try and guess which one?

P1: 5.30 a.m. I wake up with a start. Groggily I reach out for my phone and hastily check Skype to see if there are any messages from Brian – my long distance partner of two decades who I have never met. Yes, you heard me right. Ours is one of those stories most people find it difficult to believe. We had met online in 2004. And it was love at first chat and have never looked back ever since. Strangely enough, he is more real to me than the people I interact with every day. So I can safely conclude that in this age of changing partners like clothes, we are still going strong.

P2: Alright, mate, 'ere's me mornin' routine, straight from the Queen Vic! I wake up bleedin' early, around 6:00am, mind you. Gotta get ready for the day, innit? First, I stumble outta me pit and trudge to the kitchen for a proper cuppa. Can't start the day without a brew, right? Then, by around 7:00am, I'm off to sort me barnet out in front of the mirror. Gotta make sure I look half-decent before facin' the world. After that, it's brekkie time, 'round 7:30am. Nothin' fancy, just a bit o' toast and a banger or two, maybe some beans. Finally, by 8:00am, I'm out the door, off to earn a crust at work, or to catch up with the mob down at the market. Life in Walford, mate, never a dull moment!

P3: So, the alarm clock rudely interrupts my beauty sleep at 7:00am. I hit the snooze button like it owes me money, because let's be honest, mornings aren't my jam. Eventually, I crawl out of bed, looking like a walking zombie, and stumble to the kitchen for a cup of liquid sanity, also known as coffee. It's my lifeline, you know? Once I'm slightly more awake, I jump in the shower and unleash my Grammy-worthy singing skills. Sorry, neighbors! By 8:00am, I'm usually in front of the mirror, trying to make my hair look presentable, but let's be real, it's a losing battle. Then it's time for a quick breakfast, usually a bowl of cereal or a sad-looking slice of toast. And off I go, ready to conquer the world... or at least survive another day of lectures. Let the academic adventure begin!

P4: I commence my mornings with the elegant precision befitting my refined stature. The alarm, set discreetly for 7:30am, interrupts my peaceful slumber, as I gracefully rise from my opulent bed. I slip into a tailored suit, meticulously selected from my extensive collection, and embark on a delightful journey of self-improvement. The morning routine consists of a revitalizing workout session at the most exclusive gym, followed by a rejuvenating skincare regimen that ensures my visage radiates an air of perpetual success. By 9:00am, I savor a meticulously prepared artisanal breakfast, accompanied by a freshly brewed cup of imported tea, as I peruse the morning edition of esteemed publications. With my head held high, I venture forth into the world, a paragon of sophistication, poised to conquer the challenges that lie before me.

P5: I'm a proud mama, moved to the UK a few years back, but still learning the ropes. The alarm clock goes off at 7:00am, and I reluctantly peel myself out of bed, feeling like a sleep-deprived zombie. My toddler's already up and about, ready to conquer the world before breakfast. I stumble into the kitchen, praying for a strong cuppa to jumpstart my energy levels. It's a constant juggle of nappies, feedings, and nursery rhymes throughout the morning. Trying to decipher what my little one wants can feel like cracking a secret code sometimes. By midday, I'm dreaming of a nap, but alas, the adventures of motherhood never stop. Despite the exhaustion, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing my toddler's cheeky smile. It's a whirlwind, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Ok I didnt know for sure but this sentence sounded slightly wrong to my ears and therefore possibly written by a human. Either human error or a regional difference:

Ours is one of those stories most people find it difficult to believe.

I would have written 'ours is one of those stories most people find difficult to believe.' Ie without the 'it'.

There are many many introverts who are liars.

I guessed para 1 because all the other read like they had been written by teenagers as part of the GCSE syllabus - i.e. too many extra descriptive words had been added.

Thanks, I might do that out of interest. And for parity, there are some poor applications I'm pretty sure are written by humans too!

There was a story the other week about a journalist who interviewed an AI generated person, photos and all. I can't recall where it was but a fascinating read. It was her partner who first thought it might not have been what it seemed

One of them is an east Enders script! 🤣

I also thought Para1 was the human one as it seemed real like a journal entry & flowed.

Tbf they are all awful reading! But , no 1 seems more reliable for a human.

😅😅 Tbh, up until now there's always been so much work that if a client was an asshat I would have no hesitation in telling them where to stick it. I honestly cannot overstate the difference that AI has made, and it's not good for copywriters.

There are signs that the tide is starting to turn - previously search engines weren't penalising for AI content, but apparently now some are. There is still work out there, but the volume is much less and it's even more competitive with more of us battling it out for each project!

I've been copywriting for years - but I have been dreaming for a very long time about writing a novel or five. There's lots of potential in the self-publishing market and I know a lot of writers who have made excellent money in it, so maybe now is the time.... 👀

I can't do a conventional job as I've got DC with significant SEN. I need to be able to flex my hours around their needs. I draw the line at editing shitty AI content though......

I just mean that the recent developments seem to be creating ways to avoid interacting with other human beings as much as possible and wonder if it's because of the types of personality who go into computing.

If I were to choose what tasks I'd like automated, my first choices wouldn't be anything linked to creativity or where there's social contact, but I guess not everyone enjoys those things. After all, a toilet cleaning robot would have people who loved cleaning complaining too I suppose!

I think it's 4 is human because 1) Chat GPT is so very american (it is skewed by the huge volume of US material available on the open web) and 7.30 would be very late for an american to get up 2) being so very american means that tea for breakfast would not be the norm

p1 - the safely conclude stuff seems like nonsense
p2 - all nonsense
p3- jam, being real grammy & neigbors = v american
p5 - disonance of "proud mama" and "alas" don't really go. Also the UK reference seems superfluous.

I guessed 1 as it was less Year 6 Sat's grammer-esque. Less frontal adverbial, or whatever they are called. Less verbose and pontificating.

I thought this was what gave it away too. Ai writing seems ott a lot of the time.

I think it’s more to do with the huge amount of information on the internet makes it very easy (and free) to ‘train’ the AI rather than them specifically targeting creative subjects.

I don’t think they have an end game at all at the moment, they are just trying to be ‘first’ no matter the consequences.

I guessed 1 because the others sounded really contrived and stilted, American spelling kept out too.

@theremaybetulipsahead good point! Kind of scary that they're just messing about with no thought to the consequences though, eek!