ChatGPT is changing the way we write. Here’s how – and why it’s a problem

By Ritesh Chugh, Associate Professor - Information and Communications Technology, CQUniversity Australia

Have you noticed certain words and phrases popping up everywhere lately?

Phrases such as “delve into” and “navigate the landscape” seem to feature in everything from social media posts to news articles and academic publications. They may sound fancy, but their overuse can make a text feel monotonous and repetitive.

This trend may be linked to the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). These

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