Blog · February 11, 2026 · 5 min read
How to spot AI-edited text in your own writing
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AI-edited text has a fingerprint. Once you can see it, you can avoid it — and you can also tell whether a service has slipped AI into your manuscript.
The seven tells
Uniform sentence length. Generic transition words ('moreover', 'furthermore'). Over-hedged claims. Vague concluding sentences. Em-dashes where commas would do. Repeated 'It is important to note that…'. Flattened authorial voice.
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Frequently asked questions
Are universities using AI detectors?
Yes — most major UK institutions have AI-detection workflows. Detector accuracy varies but the trend is one-way.
Does SpringEdit leave any of these tells?
No — human editing preserves voice rather than imposing a house style.
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