What telltale signs will let you know that an email has been written with AI and not a human?

Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                             02/16/2025 

What telltale signs will let me know that an email has been written with AI and not a human?

Spotting the difference can be a fun game of detective work! Here are a few potential signs that an email might have been crafted by an AI:

1. Unusual Consistency: Humans often make small typos or grammatical errors, or vary their tone slightly throughout an email. AI-generated content may be overly polished and consistent.
2. Formal or Robotic Tone: AI can sometimes sound very formal or use more rigid language than a human might.
3. Repetitive Phrases: You might notice the same phrases or sentence structures being repeated more often than usual.
4. Lack of Personal Touch: AI might struggle to add personal anecdotes or genuinely empathetic responses.
5. Overly Detailed Responses: AI can sometimes provide more information than necessary, as it aims to be as helpful as possible.

Of course, these signs aren’t foolproof, but they can give you some clues. If you’re ever in doubt, it might be worth reaching out to the sender for clarification.

Can you provide examples of AI-generated emails?

Sure! Here are a couple of examples:

Example 1: Professional Email:

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Subject: Follow-Up on Project Alpha

Dear Team,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on the status of Project Alpha. As we are approaching the deadline, I would appreciate an update on the current progress. Additionally, please let me know if there are any obstacles or if you require any assistance to ensure we meet our targets.

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,
Jane Doe

Example 2: Casual Email:

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Subject: Coffee Catch-Up

Hey Mike,

Hope you're doing great! It's been a while since we last caught up. How about we grab coffee next week? I'd love to hear what you've been up to and share some exciting news from my end.

Let me know what day works best for you.

Cheers,
Emily

Notice how these emails are quite structured and clear, yet they might lack some personal anecdotes or a more natural flow that a human might use. Let me know if you have any other specific types of emails in mind!

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