I certainly appreciate the work of those who attempt to alert others to the problems and deficiencies of AI produced work.
However, (!) the reality is that these examples are nothing more than examples of how people write. They are not "Words and phrases that make it obvious You Use ChatGPT." They may simply be examples of ill-editing, poor language skills or some other literacy issue, not least the common lack of attention to formal grammatical constructs that is all too common today.
The absence of that between "obvious" and "you", in the title of this article, is a much clearer indication that you did not use ChatGPT.
Indeed, I suggest that instead of attempting to recognise ChatGPT by reference to the overuse of particular words, phrases or parts of speech, it is better to focus on the human aspects (or lack of them) of the writing. - Poor syntax, grammatical errors, spelling errors, double-negatives, poor or inappropriate punctuation, stilted expression, typographical errors, confusion in word meaning and such are all, unfortunately, typical of the majority of published writing today. Extremely unfortunately, they are not only common in that of the general 'person in the street' but of journalists, critics, published authors, official organisations and others whose stock in trade is language and who ought to know better.
All of the above is not to say that AI cannot be suspected by reference to the aspects provided in your article but that they are neither the best way to identify AI produced content nor necessarily very accurate.
On more than one occasion I have been accused by others of having published AI generated content when nothing could be further from the truth. My understanding from their comments, (when they have not been simply abusive), is that 'normal' people don't write as do I. In other words, my grammar is too correct, (no, not perfect) and my vocabulary uses too many uncommon words.
No, I don't have designs on myself and am only too well aware that I make mistakes, typographical errors and similar errors that really aren't, fail to proof-read or to have a third party do it, as well as an assortment of other errors.
The issue is that I love language, words and writing. I value their creative and accurate use. 'Good' writing for me makes for good reading and is a joy, an informant, an aid to growth and understanding and often a rewarding journey, via vicarious experience, into the human character and experience in all manner of settings and events which one is unlikely to experience for oneself.
Accordingly, I still read books on grammar and writing and have dictionaries, thesauri and other guides beside me on my shelves. I also extend my vocabulary at any opportunity and admire those who are widely read, articulate, creative and honest.
As Hemingway said about writing: "Write one good sentence ..." - Rarely, I suggest, will ChatGPT or any other AI, no matter how well programmed, be able to reproduce with any real closeness, the sincerity and imperfection of even average authors, let alone the great ones.
The best way, in my view, to avoid AI produced writing is to choose not to read it when one is already aware of its origins, not to use it oneself and when discovering that, inadvertently, you are reading it, stop.
No, I'm not a purist. Yes, despite being an early adopter for most of my life, I do tend to favour human endeavour and work that has - for want of a better word - soul, even if not too well written, than that produced by a machine or algorithm, however well programmed.
Take care. Stay safe. ☮️
