What It Means
"Delve" is a word that appears far more frequently in AI-generated text than in human writing. ChatGPT and similar models have learned to use "delve" as a sophisticated-sounding alternative to "explore" or "examine", but real humans rarely use it in casual writing.
Why It Works
AI language models learn from training data that includes formal writing, academic papers, and business documents where "delve" occasionally appears. The models then overuse it because it sounds professional. This creates a statistical fingerprint that reveals AI authorship.
Common Signals
- "Let's delve into..." at the start of explanations
- "Delving deeper" as a transition phrase
- Combined with other AI markers like "tapestry" or "landscape"
- Used in contexts where humans would say "look at" or "explore"
How to Protect Yourself
A single "delve" doesn't prove AI authorship, but when combined with other markers—formal tone, perfect structure, words like "robust" and "leverage"—it's a strong signal. FeedFirewall detects these vocabulary patterns automatically.
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