AI Detection Tools
AI detection tools are designed to identify content likely generated by AI. They are not perfect—accuracy varies by model, content type, and editing.
How AI Detection Tools Work
- Analyze sentence structure, word patterns, and probability distributions
- Compare against human writing benchmarks
- Score content for “AI likelihood”
Example: A tool may flag 70% of text as AI-generated if it is highly uniform and formulaic, even if edited by humans.
Use Cases in SEO
Detection tools are useful for:
- Internal quality control
- Avoiding unreviewed AI content publication
- Monitoring third-party contributions
- Training editorial teams
They are risk management tools, not ranking enforcers.
Limitations to Keep in Mind
- False positives: natural human writing can resemble AI patterns
- False negatives: heavily edited AI content can appear human
- Should be combined with human review
Detection tools guide judgment—they do not replace it.