Why AI says “delve”
Say dig into, look at, get into instead — or cut it.
In short
Chat models learned “delve” from formal, edited prose and reach for it whenever they introduce a topic. Usage of the word in published papers jumped sharply after 2023, which is why readers now treat it as a tell.
AI version
In this essay, we will delve into the causes of the 2008 financial crisis.
Human version
This essay looks at what actually caused the 2008 financial crisis.
Swaps that sound like a person
- dig into
- look at
- get into
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