Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has observed a growing similarity between human language and AI-generated content on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. According to Altman, people are adopting the phrasing and quirks of large language models (LLMs), making online discussions feel less authentic. He noticed this trend while browsing posts about OpenAI's Codex, a developer tool, where the conversations felt "very fake" compared to a year or two ago.
Altman attributes this shift to the increasing presence of AI in online interactions, as well as the unique dynamics of highly active online communities. The phenomenon has also been noted by other industry leaders, who warn about the challenges of distinguishing between human-generated and AI-generated content in the future. As AI continues to shape the way we communicate, it's likely that the lines between human and machine language will become increasingly blurred.
