AI Writing Shifts Comprehension Distribution
dejavucoder · x · 2026-07-11
The author argues that if AI generates text based on a specific seed, the output falls into a different distribution than an individual's natural writing style, causing readers to lose some comprehension efficiency.
They further point out that even ignoring the inherent comprehension bias of AI text, the mere act of writing less means people lose the cognitive and understanding gains that come from the writing process itself.
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