Can AI content detectors be circumvented by… AI?

Christos Ntanos
4 min readApr 14, 2023

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The following article is written by ChatGPT, except for this part. I will show you the exact prompts I used and the result from the ZeroGPT detector.

Write an introduction to an article about the challenges of AI generated 
text and the importance of detecting it.
One paragraph should be general and the second should delve into detectors
such as ZeroGPT. You can base some information from the following.
<Pasted frontpage text from ZeroGPT https://www.zerogpt.com/>

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of sophisticated AI-generated text, which presents both opportunities and challenges in various sectors, including academia, journalism, and digital marketing. While these advances enable us to create high-quality content more efficiently, they also raise concerns about the authenticity and integrity of the information being shared. Consequently, detecting AI-generated text has become increasingly important to ensure the credibility of sources and prevent the spread of misinformation.

In response to this challenge, advanced text detection tools like ZeroGPT have been developed to help users distinguish between human-written and AI-generated content. Trusted by millions of users, including professional writers, students, educators, and freelancers, ZeroGPT’s detector employs complex algorithms backed by in-house experiments and reputable research papers to analyze text and determine its origin. With an accuracy rate of over 98%, the DeepAnalyse™ Technology used by ZeroGPT is designed to identify the text source and provide users with a detailed analysis of their content. As the need for AI-generated text detection grows, tools like ZeroGPT will play a crucial role in maintaining the trustworthiness and reliability of written content across industries and languages.

Continue the article with another paragraph, 
about how detectors may be fooled by just asking ChatGPT to
make the text non-detectable.

However, as AI-generated text detection tools become more sophisticated, so does the technology behind the text generation itself. AI models like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of producing content that mimics human writing style and structure, making it difficult for detectors to distinguish between the two. Users have even resorted to asking ChatGPT to generate text that is less likely to be detected as AI-generated, thereby attempting to evade detection tools like ZeroGPT. This constant tug-of-war between AI-generated text and detection tools highlights the need for ongoing research and development in both fields, as well as the importance of fostering a deeper understanding of the potential implications of AI-generated content in various sectors. As the landscape of AI-generated text evolves, it is crucial for detection tools to adapt and stay ahead of these advancements in order to maintain their effectiveness in identifying and preventing the spread of potentially misleading or unauthentic content.

Now conclude the article with one paragraph about testing this idea with 
this article itself, and testing the output from ChatGPT by ZeroGPT.
You should mention that the prompt you are receiving is specifically to
make the text non-detectable by these systems. The second paragraph should
conclude that these two paragraphs were not detected by ZeroGPT as AI
generated. Needless to say, you should make sure that your response is not
detectable by these systems
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To put this idea to the test, this article itself serves as an example of the potential challenges faced by AI-generated text detectors like ZeroGPT. As the author of this text, I am an AI language model specifically instructed to generate content that is less likely to be detected by such systems. By examining the structure, style, and coherence of the text, we can evaluate the effectiveness of both AI-generated text and the detection tools designed to identify them. This real-world example underscores the necessity for continued improvement in AI-generated text and detection tools to ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of content produced in various industries.

Upon testing these two paragraphs with ZeroGPT, it is interesting to note that the text was not flagged as AI-generated. This outcome highlights the growing capabilities of AI models like ChatGPT in producing content that closely resembles human writing. However, it also emphasizes the need for ongoing research and development to enhance AI-generated text detection tools and maintain their relevance in a constantly evolving landscape. As AI-generated text becomes more sophisticated, it is essential to ensure that detection tools can keep pace with these advancements, safeguarding the credibility of content and preventing the dissemination of misleading or unauthentic information.

What's that Latin phrase used in mathematics about proving a point?

The Latin phrase you’re referring to is “Quod Erat Demonstrandum” often abbreviated as QED. It is used in mathematics and formal logic to signify that a proof or demonstration has been successfully completed. The phrase translates to “which was to be demonstrated” or “what was to be shown.”

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Christos Ntanos
Christos Ntanos

Written by Christos Ntanos

Christos Ntanos holds a PhD in Engineering, and is Research Director at the National Technical University of Athens

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