# AI and the Fall of Writing

> Source: <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48883122>
> Published: 2026-07-12 18:08:48+00:00

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We can all spot an AI written text
Not by its hallucinations - because it generally isn't any. Not by poor grammar - because it isn't. In fact, that's the problem. The text IS perfect. Having been trained on loads of written texts - including a gazillion books - AI written texts contains all hallmarks of good texts; Sentence structure, grammar, rethoric tweaks and what not. What does that make of us who like writing? | |||||||||||
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