Are Em-Dashes the New Fingerprint of AI Writing?

Are Em-Dashes the New Fingerprint of AI Writing?

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A Reddit thread on r/artificialintelligence has ignited a debate about the telltale signs of AI-generated content, specifically focusing on the frequent use of em-dashes (—). A user posited that the prevalence of em-dashes in AI text could be a distinguishing characteristic, prompting others to reflect on their own pre-AI punctuation habits. The discussion explores whether the punctuation mark’s prominence is a genuine indicator of AI authorship or simply a stylistic quirk that predates the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. Intrigued? Dive into the Reddit conversation yourself: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p9ghg0/does-anyone-actually-use_when_typing/]