AI has young writers between a rock and a hard place

Buzzwords, clichéd phrases, formulaic sentences, and most notoriously—the use of the em dash. These are all signs readers and writers alike have learned to look out for when trying to spot whether something was written by AI.  Authors and journalists have faced the brunt of this trend, with accusations of AI use increasing as AI becomes more normalized. Tools can sniff out artificial intelligence, but they can be imperfect and unreliable.  Between discouraging allegations and increased scrutiny…