Why AI says “pivotal”
Say key, big, turning-point instead — or cut it.
In short
Models inflate importance by default. “Pivotal”, “crucial” and “vital” appear far more often in AI text than in everyday writing.
AI version
This meeting will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy.
Human version
This meeting will decide a lot of our strategy.
Swaps that sound like a person
- key
- big
- turning-point
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