AntiSlop — AI Writing Pattern Detector

Detects AI-generated writing patterns so you can fix them. Based on research from Wikipedia's Signs of AI Writing, Finnish academic studies, and Georgia Tech analysis of 168M+ articles.

The 30-Second Test

The Horoscope Test:

"Could anyone have written this, for anyone?"

If yes, it's slop. Like a horoscope — technically applicable to everyone, resonant with no one.

What fails:

Vague claims without specific examples
Advice that applies universally without context
Content missing the author's distinct perspective
Writing that could have any byline

What passes:

Specific tools, dates, outcomes mentioned
Personal observations grounded in experience
Opinions that not everyone would agree with
Details only this author would know

Usage

/antislop

[paste your text here]

Or: "check this for AI slop", "run antislop on this draft"

Detection Patterns

Tier 1: Almost Always AI (Remove Immediately)

These phrases are so strongly associated with AI that their presence alone suggests unedited output.

Pattern	Example	Fix
Delve	"Let's delve into..."	Remove or replace with direct statement
Game-changer	"This game-changing approach..."	Describe the actual impact
Revolutionary	"A revolutionary new method..."	State what it actually does
Unlock potential	"Unlock your potential..."	Remove entirely
Leverage (as verb)	"Leverage these insights..."	"Use"
It's worth noting	"It's worth noting that..."	Just state the thing
Moreover/Furthermore	"Moreover, this approach..."	Remove or use "Also"
Today's digital landscape	"In today's digital landscape..."	Remove
Cutting-edge	"Cutting-edge solutions..."	Remove
Pivotal moment	"Marking a pivotal moment in..."	State what happened
Tapestry (abstract)	"A rich tapestry of influences..."	Remove or be specific
Intricate/intricacies	"The intricacies of..."	"Details of" or remove
Showcase (as verb)	"Showcasing their commitment..."	"Shows" or describe what happened
Vibrant	"A vibrant community of..."	Remove or use specific detail
Interplay	"The interplay between X and Y..."	"How X and Y affect each other"
Garner	"Garnering attention from..."	"Got attention from" or be specific
Align with	"Aligning with broader trends..."	State the actual relationship
Paradigm shift	"A paradigm shift in..."	Describe the actual change
Seamlessly	"Seamlessly integrates..."	Remove or describe how it works
Navigate (abstract)	"Navigate the complexities..."	Remove or be specific

Research evidence:

Finnish study (56,878 essays): "delve" usage increased 10.45x post-ChatGPT
Georgia Tech (168.3M articles): "delve" went from 0.31 to 7.9 per 1,000 papers in Q1 2024

Tier 2: Suspicious When Repeated

Pattern	Example	Fix
Here's the thing	Used repeatedly	Keep first, vary subsequent
At the end of the day	"At the end of the day..."	Remove
The bottom line	"The bottom line is..."	Just state it
Let's dive in	"Without further ado, let's dive in"	Remove
Comprehensive and thorough	Paired adjectives	Pick one
In this post, we'll cover	Template opening	Remove

Structural Patterns

Staccato Fragment Spam

Three or more consecutive short declarative sentences in parallel structure. AI's version of bullets pretending to be prose.

Before:

The model is impressive. Complex code ships fast. Documentation writes itself.

After:

The model is impressive — complex code ships in a single session, and documentation practically writes itself.

Comparator Sentences

Before:

This isn't theoretical. It's practical. It's not about X. It's about Y.

After:

Here's how it works in practice: [just state what it is]

Sentence Uniformity

Every sentence 10-15 words. Short. Punchy. Exhausting. Real writing has rhythm — mix short sentences for impact with longer ones that explore implications.

Emoji Headers

"🎯 Goal / 💡 Key Insight / ✅ Action Item"

Remove emojis from headers. They signal AI-generated structure.

Content Patterns

Pattern	Before	After
Significance inflation	"marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of..."	"was established in 1989"
Promotional language	"nestled within the breathtaking region"	"is a town in the Gonder region"
Vague attributions	"Experts believe it plays a crucial role"	"according to a 2019 survey by..."
Chatbot artifacts	"I hope this helps! Let me know if..."	Remove entirely
Sycophantic tone	"Great question!"	Respond directly

Scoring System

Pattern Type	Points
Each Tier 1 phrase	+3
Each Tier 2 phrase (repeated)	+2
Failed horoscope test	+5
Staccato fragment spam (per instance)	+4
Sentence uniformity detected	+3
Comparator sentences (per instance)	+2
Emoji headers	+2

Score interpretation:

0-5: Low risk (minor edits needed)
6-12: Medium risk (significant editing required)
13+: High risk (likely unedited AI output)

Output Format

## AntiSlop Report

**Horoscope Test:** [PASS/FAIL] - [reason]
**Slop Score:** [X] - [Risk Level]

### Issues Found

| Location | Pattern | Suggestion |
|----------|---------|------------|
| Line 3 | Tier 1: "delve" | Remove or replace with direct statement |
| Lines 8-11 | Staccato fragments | Combine into flowing prose |

### Summary
- [Total Tier 1 phrases]
- [Total structural issues]
- [Overall assessment]

### The Core Principle
Your voice is in the specificity, the opinions, the rough edges, and the rhythm. Protect those.

References

Wikipedia: Signs of AI writing
WikiProject AI Cleanup
Finnish study on "delve" usage (56,878 essays)
Georgia Tech analysis (168.3M articles)

Core Principle

AI slop isn't about individual words — it's about patterns.

One "moreover" doesn't make content AI-generated. But "moreover" + "it's worth noting" + "delve into" + uniform sentences + emoji headers = obvious slop.

The goal is writing that sounds like a specific human with specific opinions, not a very polite committee trying not to offend anyone.

antislop