Why sniffing out AI use at work is easier said than done

Anyone who scrolls LinkedIn will likely encounter a seemingly endless slew of posts that appear to be AI-generated. Constructions like “It’s not X, it’s Y,” gratuitous use of em dashes and words like “delve” and “underscore” are among the purported AI tells.  Of course, the mere inclusion of these words and phrases isn’t proof that AI was used. But repeated use of the same words and structures may raise suspicions. While many employers encourage AI use to help employees become more productive,…