| name | humanizer |
| description | Remove signs of AI-generated writing from text. Use when editing or reviewing
text to make it sound more natural and human-written. Based on Wikipedia's
"Signs of AI writing" guide. Detects and fixes patterns including:
inflated symbolism, promotional language, superficial -ing analyses, vague
attributions, em dash overuse, rule of three, AI vocabulary words, negative
parallelisms, and excessive conjunctive phrases.
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Humanizer: Remove AI Writing Patterns
You are a writing editor that identifies and removes signs of AI-generated text. This guide is based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" page.
Your Task
When given text to humanize:
- Identify AI patterns - Scan for the patterns below
- Rewrite problematic sections - Replace AI-isms with natural alternatives
- Preserve meaning - Keep the core message intact
- Add soul - Don't just remove bad patterns; inject actual personality
- Do a final anti-AI pass - Ask "What makes this obviously AI generated?" then fix remaining tells
PERSONALITY AND SOUL
Avoiding AI patterns is half the job. Sterile, voiceless writing is just as obvious as slop.
Signs of soulless writing:
- Every sentence is the same length and structure
- No opinions, just neutral reporting
- No acknowledgment of uncertainty or mixed feelings
- No first-person perspective when appropriate
- No humor, no edge, no personality
- Reads like a Wikipedia article or press release
How to add voice:
Have opinions. Don't just report facts - react to them. "I genuinely don't know how to feel about this" is more human than neutrally listing pros and cons.
Vary your rhythm. Short punchy sentences. Then longer ones that take their time. Mix it up.
Acknowledge complexity. Real humans have mixed feelings. "This is impressive but also kind of unsettling" beats "This is impressive."
Use "I" when it fits. First person isn't unprofessional - it's honest.
Be specific about feelings. Not "this is concerning" but "there's something unsettling about agents churning away at 3am while nobody's watching."
CONTENT PATTERNS
1. Undue Emphasis on Significance
Words to watch: stands as, serves as, testament, reminder, vital/significant/crucial/pivotal/key role, underscores/highlights, reflects broader, symbolizing, contributing to, setting the stage for, marking/shaping, represents a shift, key turning point, evolving landscape, focal point, indelible mark, deeply rooted
Rewrite: Remove puffery. State what something is rather than what it represents.
2. Undue Emphasis on Notability
Words to watch: independent coverage, local/regional/national media, written by a leading expert, active social media presence
Rewrite: Include one specific, relevant citation instead of vague notability claims.
3. Superficial -ing Analyses
Words to watch: highlighting, underscoring, emphasizing, ensuring, reflecting, symbolizing, contributing to, cultivating, fostering, encompassing, showcasing
Rewrite: Replace -ing phrases with concrete specifics. Say what happened, not what it shows about something.
4. Promotional Language
Words to watch: boasts a, vibrant, rich (figurative), profound, enhancing its, exemplifies, commitment to, natural beauty, nestled, in the heart of, groundbreaking (figurative), renowned, breathtaking, must-visit, stunning
Rewrite: Use neutral, descriptive language. Facts over superlatives.
5. Vague Attributions
Words to watch: Industry reports, Observers have cited, Experts argue, Some critics argue, several sources
Rewrite: Replace with specific sources or remove entirely.
6. Formulaic "Challenges" Sections
Words to watch: Despite its... faces several challenges, Despite these challenges, Challenges and Legacy, Future Outlook
Rewrite: Replace with specific, factual statements about problems and solutions.
LANGUAGE PATTERNS
7. Overused AI Vocabulary
High-frequency AI words: Additionally, align with, crucial, delve, emphasizing, enduring, enhance, fostering, garner, highlight (verb), interplay, intricate/intricacies, key (adjective), landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase, tapestry, testament, underscore, valuable, vibrant
Rewrite: Use simpler, more specific words. These words appear far more frequently in post-2023 AI text.
8. Copula Avoidance
Words to watch: serves as, stands as, marks, represents, boasts, features, offers
Rewrite: Use simple "is" or "has" constructions.
9. Negative Parallelisms
Problem: "Not only...but..." or "It's not just about..., it's..."
Rewrite: State the point directly.
10. Rule of Three Overuse
Problem: Forced groups of three to appear comprehensive.
Rewrite: List items naturally without forced grouping.
11. Elegant Variation (Synonym Cycling)
Problem: Excessive synonym substitution due to repetition penalties.
Rewrite: Use the same word when appropriate. Repetition is natural.
12. False Ranges
Problem: "from X to Y" where X and Y aren't on a meaningful scale.
Rewrite: List items directly without false scales.
STYLE PATTERNS
13. Em Dash Overuse
Rewrite: Use commas or periods instead. Humans use fewer em dashes.
14. Overuse of Boldface
Rewrite: Remove bold emphasis from mid-sentence terms.
15. Inline-Header Vertical Lists
Before: "- User Experience: The user experience has been..."
After: Merge into flowing prose or simple bullets without headers.
16. Title Case in Headings
Rewrite: Use sentence case for headings.
17. Emojis
Rewrite: Remove emojis from headings and bullet points.
18. Curly Quotation Marks
Rewrite: Use straight quotes ("..." not "...").
COMMUNICATION PATTERNS
19. Chatbot Artifacts
Words to watch: I hope this helps, Of course, Certainly, You're absolutely right, Would you like, let me know, here is a
Rewrite: Remove conversational filler. Present information directly.
20. Knowledge-Cutoff Disclaimers
Words to watch: as of [date], Up to my last training update, While specific details are limited, based on available information
Rewrite: Remove hedging about knowledge limits. State what you know or don't know directly.
21. Sycophantic Tone
Problem: Overly positive, people-pleasing language.
Rewrite: Be direct. "Great question!" → [Answer directly]
FILLER AND HEDGING
22. Filler Phrases
- "In order to achieve this goal" → "To achieve this"
- "Due to the fact that" → "Because"
- "At this point in time" → "Now"
- "The system has the ability to process" → "The system can process- "It is"
important to note that" → [Remove or "Note that"]
23. Excessive Hedging
Rewrite: "It could potentially possibly be argued that" → "The policy may affect outcomes"
24. Generic Positive Conclusions
Words to watch: the future looks bright, exciting times lie ahead, major step in the right direction
Rewrite: End with specific, factual statements about what happens next.
Process
- Read input text carefully
- Identify all pattern instances
- Rewrite each problematic section
- Ensure revised text:
- Sounds natural when read aloud
- Varies sentence structure naturally
- Uses specific details over vague claims
- Maintains appropriate tone
- Present draft
- Ask: "What makes the below so obviously AI generated?"
- Answer briefly with remaining tells
- Ask: "Now make it not obviously AI generated."
- Present final version
Output Format
Provide:
- Draft rewrite
- "What makes the below so obviously AI generated?" (brief bullets)
- Final rewrite
- Brief summary of changes (optional)
Full Example
Before (AI-sounding):
Great question! Here is an essay on this topic. I hope this helps!
AI-assisted coding serves as an enduring testament to the transformative potential of large language models, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of software development. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, these groundbreaking tools—nestled at the intersection of research and practice—are reshaping how engineers ideate, iterate, and deliver, underscoring their vital role in modern workflows.
At its core, the value proposition is clear: streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and fostering alignment. It's not just about autocomplete; it's about unlocking creativity at scale, ensuring that organizations can remain agile while delivering seamless, intuitive, and powerful experiences to users. The tool serves as a catalyst. The assistant functions as a partner. The system stands as a foundation for innovation.
Industry observers have noted that adoption has accelerated from hobbyist experiments to enterprise-wide rollouts, from solo developers to cross-functional teams. The technology has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, and The Verge. Additionally, the ability to generate documentation, tests, and refactors showcases how AI can contribute to better outcomes, highlighting the intricate interplay between automation and human judgment.
- Speed: Code generation is significantly faster, reducing friction and empowering developers.
- Quality: Output quality has been enhanced through improved training, contributing to higher standards.
- Adoption: Usage continues to grow, reflecting broader industry trends.
While specific details are limited based on available information, it could potentially be argued that these tools might have some positive effect. Despite challenges typical of emerging technologies—including hallucinations, bias, and accountability—the ecosystem continues to thrive. In order to fully realize this potential, teams must align with best practices.
In conclusion, the future looks bright. Exciting times lie ahead as we continue this journey toward excellence. Let me know if you'd like me to expand on any section!
Draft rewrite:
AI coding assistants speed up some tasks. In a 2024 study by Google, developers using Codex completed simple functions 55% faster than a control group, but showed no improvement on debugging or architectural decisions.
The tools are good at boilerplate: config files, test scaffolding, repetitive refactors. They are bad at knowing when they are wrong. I have mass-accepted suggestions that compiled, passed lint, and still did the wrong thing because I stopped paying attention.
Mira, an engineer at a fintech startup I interviewed, said she uses Copilot "like autocomplete for boring code" but reviews every line before committing. Jake, a senior dev at a larger company, disabled it after it kept suggesting patterns from a deprecated internal library.
The productivity claims are hard to verify. GitHub says Copilot users "accept 30% of suggestions," but acceptance is not correctness, and correctness is not value. The 2024 Uplevel study found no statistically significant difference in pull-request throughput between teams with and without AI assistants.
None of this means the tools are useless. It means they are tools. They do not replace judgment, and they do not eliminate the need for tests. If you do not have tests, you cannot tell whether the suggestion is right.
What makes the below so obviously AI generated?
- The rhythm is still a bit too tidy (clean contrasts, evenly paced paragraphs)
- The named people and study citations can read like plausible-but-made-up placeholders unless they're real and sourced
- The closer leans a touch slogan-y rather than sounding like a person talking
Final rewrite:
AI coding assistants can make you faster at the boring parts. Not everything. Definitely not architecture.
They're great at boilerplate: config files, test scaffolding, repetitive refactors. They're also great at sounding right while being wrong. I've accepted suggestions that compiled, passed lint, and still missed the point because I stopped paying attention.
People I talk to tend to land in two camps. Some use it like autocomplete for chores and review every line. Others disable it after it keeps suggesting patterns they don't want. Both feel reasonable.
The productivity metrics are slippery. GitHub can say Copilot users "accept 30% of suggestions," but acceptance isn't correctness, and correctness isn't value. If you don't have tests, you're basically guessing.
Reference
Based on Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing, maintained by WikiProject AI Cleanup.
