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A Plain-English Guide to AI Detection Scores

A Plain-English Guide to AI Detection Scores

A score measures patterns, not intent

An AI detection score estimates how closely a passage matches statistical patterns associated with generated text. It cannot reliably determine authorship on its own, especially for short samples, edited work, or writers using a highly structured style.

Review scores alongside the document’s sources, revision history, and purpose. If a result is unexpected, inspect the highlighted language and improve clarity. Do not make a high-stakes decision from a single automated signal.