Before generative AI, we could generally assume that written text had been composed by a human. This is no longer the case, says a professor.
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Before generative AI, we could generally assume that written text had been composed by a human. This is no longer the case, says a professor.
A man using an AI chatbot. (Photo: iStock/Alex Cristi)
26 Aug 2026 05:58AM
PERTH: AI is quietly reshaping writing. It’s not just that prose is changing - the very structure of written language is genuinely changing too.It’s not just a new technology.It’s not a fad.It’s an undeniable revolution.
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