60 AI Buzzwords to Ditch If You Don’t Want to Sound Like a Bot

Want your copy to sound like ChatGPT? Of course you don’t. 

That’s why you should avoid these 60 words and phrases, which sound like they came straight from the robot’s mouth.

“Delve” into This List of AI Vocabulary

When was the last time you really delved? If you ask ChatGPT, they’d say, “Zero seconds ago.”

“Delve” has become the butt of the joke when talking about AI vocabulary. Even ChatGPT itself acknowledges how much it uses this meaningless word:

All delving aside, what are some other common words and phrases used by AI?

Here are my lists of vocabulary to avoid if you don’t want people to think you used ChatGPT.

Common AI Verbs

1. Delve
2. Embark
3. Navigate
4. Unveil
5. Harness
6. Utilize
7. Facilitate
8. Align
9. Showcase
10. Remark

Common AI Adjectives

1. Vital
2. Pivotal
3. Vibrant
4. Ever-evolving
5. Cutting-edge
6. Crucial
7. Intriguing
8. Synergistic
9. Robust
10. Transformative

Common AI Nouns

1. Realm
2. Tapestry
3. Landscape
4. Array
5. Beacon
6. Intersection
7. Institution
8. Optimization
9. Efficiency
10. Integration

Common AI Adverbs

1. Notably
2. Certainly
3. Subsequently
4. Seamlessly
5. Indeed
6. Thus
7. Tragically
8. Undoubtedly
9. Arguably
10. Moreover

Common AI Phrases

1. Dive into
2. Play a significant role in shaping
3. Provide a valuable insight
4. Left an indelible mark
5. Despite facing
6. The intricacies of
7. Navigating the complexities of
8. It’s important to consider
9. It’s worth noting that
10. Game changer
11. In today’s digital age
12. In today’s fast-paced world
13. In the age of
14. Notable works include
15. Aims to explore
16. A stark reminder
17. Unwavering commitment
18. The multifaceted nature
19. Data-driven decisions
20. Deliver actionable insights

Which Words & Phrases Would You Add to This List?

Note: I got several items on this list from GPTZero, which has an AI Vocabulary scan that updates with the Top 50 AI Words and Phrases every month.

Also note: I’m not saying these words and phrases are all inherently awful. But most of them are.

Bottom line: Avoid these 60 words and phrases if you don’t want people to think you used AI.

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