"People are starting to "talk like AI," according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While teachers and business leaders complain about people using AI chatbots to write and communicate - and more and more public figures use AI-controlled avatars to communicate on their behalf - even authentic human speech is starting to sound "fake" and "machine-like," according to Altman, who posted his views Monday on X."
"Researchers from UCLA and the University of Copenhagen found that ChatGPT influences word choice. They studied more than 100,000 Reddit posts and comments and found that people picked up new words and phrases from the chatbot. The research team, led by Carmela Zunino and Michael S. Bernstein, found words like "delve," "showcase," and "underscores" grew more common in online discussions - and many were rare before 2023. They also looked at tech and AI-focused groups, finding even bigger changes."
Large language models influence human word choice, with certain terms rising in online usage after 2023. Platform engagement systems and creator monetization incentivize repetitive, exaggerated, and formulaic phrasing. Highly networked online communities converge toward similar expressions and framing. AI-controlled avatars and bots amplify machine-like communication signals across social platforms. Analysis of more than 100,000 Reddit posts and comments shows increased adoption of words such as "delve," "showcase," and "underscores," particularly in tech and AI-focused groups. The spread of LLM-style language reflects both direct chatbot influence and broader ecosystem incentives. These changes make social network language appear less authentic and more uniform.
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