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AI detection tools, designed to identify AI-generated text, are facing criticism for potentially hindering the development of strong writing skills. A recent Reddit post illustrates this concern, detailing how edits intended to improve a paper’s quality were flagged as AI-generated. This led the author to revert the improvements, fearing false accusations of AI use. Critics argue that such inaccurate flagging can discourage students and writers from experimenting with language and refining their style, ultimately impacting writing quality and education. The original Reddit discussion can be found at: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1pci14r/writing_detection_tools_preventing_people_from/