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Ask HN: How can I tell articles on HN is AI written or not?

A Hacker News user asked how to identify AI-written articles on the platform, expressing confusion after registering several days ago. The question, posted by user BrucecarlL, seeks guidance on distinguishing AI-generated content in threads.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: How can I tell articles on HN is AI written or not? 1 point by BrucecarlL 14 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss I have registered HN for several days. Which confused me is that how can I tell wether a thread is AI written or not? help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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