AI detection tools: The future heroes of content generation

Today, we’re talking about AI detection tools. AI-generated text is becoming more sophisticated by the day, making it challenging to tell if a piece of text is crafted by a human or by a chatbot AI. It’s a fast-paced digital world out there, and we need to keep up with the tech advancements.

With tools like ChatGPT 4 and Jasper AI things seem to be even more difficult now then ever.

So, why do we need AI detection tools?

It’s a matter of trust and accountability. With the proliferation of AI-generated content, it’s increasingly necessary to discern whether what we’re reading is written by a human or an AI.

Whether it’s academic plagiarism, mass generation of propaganda, or impersonation of writing styles, AI text generation has its potential pitfalls.

The same is true for lyrics, poems or even books. Our solution?

Enter AI detection tools – our guardians in this brave new world of advanced technology.

But do these really work?

Well, as TechCrunch accurately noted, “As text-generating AI improves, so will the detectors — a never-ending back-and-forth similar to that between cybercriminals and security researchers.” That’s to say, it’s a never-ending game of cat and mouse. While there’s no silver bullet to solve the problems AI-generated text poses, these tools are quite adept at detecting lower-quality AI-generated content.

Typically, they work better with longer bodies of text. However, we can expect them to evolve and improve just as rapidly as the AI they’re designed to detect.

In fact, OpenAI is reportedly working on a watermarking feature that will embed statistical patterns into AI text to make it easier for a detection tool to spot it.

Until such features are implemented though, we may have to rely on AI detection tools to prevent any misuse. So, let’s look at our top 6 picks in the world of AI detection tools, breaking down their pricing and features for you.

The top 6 AI detection tools

1. TurnItIn’s AI detection model

Detects: GPT-3 and ChatGPT

TurnItIn, the name synonymous with plagiarism detection, has released an AI writing indicator. Available only for educators, the tool rates the submitted work on a scale of 0 (human-generated) to 1 (AI-generated). From January 2024, customers with licenses to Originality or TFS with Originality will have access to this detection tool.

2. Winston AI Detection

Detects: GPT-3, ChatGPT, and GPT-4

Winston AI has crafted a tool specifically for educators and publishers. It supports text detection in French and is preparing to support more languages. After a free trial for up to 2,000 words, the service costs $14 per month for up to 80,000 word scans.

3. Copyleaks AI Content Detector

Detects: GPT-2, GPT-3, ChatGPT, GPT-4, T5, Bert, Jasper AI

Boasting a 99.12% detection rate accuracy, Copyleaks can detect AI-generated content across several languages. It can be integrated with popular learning management systems. It’s not free, though: for 1,200 credits, you’ll have to pay $8.33 per month.

4. OpenAI’s AI Text Classifier

Detects: ChatGPT

This AI detection tool by OpenAI is currently a work in progress, and it’s free to use. Although not fully reliable yet, it has shown some promise. OpenAI encourages using it in combination with other tools for the best results.

5. GPTZero

Detects: ChatGPT

Created by Princeton University student Edward Tian, GPTZero can detect “perplexity,” which measures the text’s complexity, and “burstiness,” which compares sentence length and complexity variation. Tian has also released an updated version called GPTZeroX, primarily for educators.

6. Originality.AI Chrome Extension

Detects: GPT-3, 3.5, and ChatGPT

Originality.AI’s tool can be added as a Chrome extension. After a free trial period, the tool costs $0.01, or one credit, per 100 words. It scores text on a scale of 0-100 on the chance that it was AI-generated.

Will these tools work in the future?

If we’re to believe the words of Scott Aaronson, a computer scientist at OpenAI, the goal is to make it “much harder to take a GPT output and pass it off as if it came from a human.”

The reality, however, is that the future is uncertain. It’s a constant dance between the AI models and the detection tools, with both continually evolving. It’s a fascinating space to watch!

Wrapping things up

In conclusion, AI detection tools play an important role in keeping the balance in our rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. They may not be perfect, and the future may bring new challenges. But for now, they serve as our trusty allies, helping us navigate through the intriguing world of AI-generated content. Here’s to the fascinating dance between creation and detection in the AI world!