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JCMach1

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13. I right away picked up on AI generated phrasing
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 08:21 AM
Mar 2025

Here is the report: This text exhibits several signs that suggest it was likely generated, at least in part, by AI:
* Overly dramatic and hyperbolic language: Phrases like "cruelty wrapped in a spreadsheet," "war on America's elderly," "fevered rant," "bureaucratic hellscape," and "Ponzi scheme" are excessively dramatic. While human writers can be passionate, AI often defaults to strong, sometimes over-the-top, language to create an impact.
* Repetitive patterns and phrasing: The text frequently repeats phrases like "sabotage strategy," "break it from the inside," and "glitch-ridden online portal." AI tends to rely on patterns and can sometimes overemphasize certain phrases.
* Simplistic and polarized portrayals: The characterizations of Trump and Musk are extremely negative and one-dimensional. The text presents them as cartoonish villains, lacking any nuance. AI often struggles with complex character portrayals and tends to rely on simplified, polarized descriptions.
* Exaggerated statistics and claims: While the text claims to present factual information, some of the statistics (e.g., millions of people over 110 receiving benefits) are presented in a way that is designed to create shock value, and are easily disproven. The combination of shock value and innacurate statistics is a red flag.
* Emotional manipulation: The text heavily relies on emotional appeals, particularly fear and outrage. It paints vivid, emotionally charged scenarios of elderly people suffering, aiming to evoke a strong emotional response. AI is often programmed to use emotional language to engage readers.
* Lack of specific, verifiable details: While the text mentions specific actions (e.g., closing field offices, cutting staff), it lacks specific, verifiable details like exact dates, locations, or sources. A human writer would likely include more concrete evidence to support their claims.
* The combination of very strong emotive language, with the lack of cited sources. A human, when writing with such strong emotional language, will often cite sources to back up their statements.
In summary, the text's excessive drama, repetitive phrasing, simplistic portrayals, and emotional manipulation strongly suggest AI involvement.
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Not disagreeing with the sentiment, or argument... Just end of the day there should be an open debate on DU on whether we include AI generated content.

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G.O.P. ClawBackers are clawing at your money BoRaGard Mar 2025 #1
That's what the "G" is for (in GOP). calimary Mar 2025 #30
I thought it stood for Otto_Harper Mar 2025 #31
THAT'S a good one, too, Otto_Harper! calimary Mar 2025 #32
Here is my image to go with the name Otto_Harper Mar 2025 #34
Yep. That's about it. calimary Mar 2025 #39
It's a street-full of Senator Rick Scotts ! Seinan Sensei Mar 2025 #42
That's exactly what I thought. Rick Scott reminds me of Skeletor. n/t elocs Mar 2025 #44
Don't be surprised The Wizard Mar 2025 #2
Buy Canadian dollars :) But it is true that they are inexpensive now, down 5 cents since tRump 2.0 . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2025 #3
This needs to be shouted from the rafters Martin Eden Mar 2025 #4
But first, they have to get this message. dchill Mar 2025 #38
I was told here, just to relax, gab13by13 Mar 2025 #5
Absolutely! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #6
This piece was definitely written by AI... JCMach1 Mar 2025 #7
piece written by AI? bfoxmatt Mar 2025 #8
I right away picked up on AI generated phrasing JCMach1 Mar 2025 #13
I Googled "cruelty wrapped in a spreadsheet" SpankMe Mar 2025 #18
👍🏻 I am sure there is a big footprint if you deep dive JCMach1 Mar 2025 #22
i don't care moonbeam23 Mar 2025 #26
Ahem. RandomNumbers Mar 2025 #33
The report from where? dpibel Mar 2025 #35
Would love to know if there is any way in hell to tell. Sparkly Mar 2025 #41
This is their plan: see below (not AI) Timeflyer Mar 2025 #9
I would hope voters will turn against them soon IronLionZion Mar 2025 #20
A brilliant and eloquent... GiqueCee Mar 2025 #10
See Heather Cox Richardson this morning erronis Mar 2025 #11
She was spot on this morning. Very disturbing though😟 LaRaven Mar 2025 #17
Our stable geniuses obviously dont understand income multipliers IbogaProject Mar 2025 #12
What's the source of this information? Can you provide a link? oldmanlynn Mar 2025 #14
... babylonsister Mar 2025 #21
That is the whole point. mwmisses4289 Mar 2025 #15
Who wrote this? eShirl Mar 2025 #16
"They're eating the dogs!" Harker Mar 2025 #19
I'm calling my two Senators every day on Social Security and recommend ALL of you do as well - DAILY PatrickforB Mar 2025 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author vapor2 Mar 2025 #36
Effin evil malaise Mar 2025 #24
Psychopaths like to break things. B.See Mar 2025 #25
And kill people. ReRe Mar 2025 #27
They are the fraudsters. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #28
someone recently told me "families aren't reporting the deaths" Skittles Mar 2025 #29
DOEGing(Dodging) taxes OldDem1 Mar 2025 #37
Anxiety and uncertainty about the future of social services isn't . . . Aussie105 Mar 2025 #40
What Trump & Musk have in common is that they both hate the U.S. & Americans elocs Mar 2025 #43
Yet people believe this horseshit. King_Klonopin Mar 2025 #45
Don't forget the 100K+ centenarians dpibel Mar 2025 #47
Thank You. I never knew there were so many. King_Klonopin Mar 2025 #48
The Trump gang's SS ratfucking of S.S. is threatening the lives of millions... Jack Valentino Mar 2025 #46
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