7 Signs That LinkedIn Post Was Written by AI (And Not Your Genius Brain) 🤖💡

This is a summary of the article "7 Signs Of AI-Generated Content On LinkedIn," as published on Forbes.

AI is everywhere on LinkedIn. Some people use it to enhance their content. Others? Well, they let ChatGPT run wild and end up sounding like a corporate robot from the future. If you've ever read a post that made you wonder, “Did a real person write this?”—you’re not alone. 🤔

Here are seven dead giveaways that someone’s LinkedIn post was written by AI:

1. Buzzword Bingo 🎯

If a post mentions synergy, leverage, holistic approaches, and game-changing solutions all in one paragraph, congrats—you’ve found AI-generated fluff. Real humans use simple words. AI wants you to think you're on the verge of unlocking the universe’s greatest secret (but really, it just likes big words). 🌐

2. Too Perfect Formatting 📐

Every paragraph is exactly three sentences long. The spacing is flawless. The bullet points are suspiciously uniform. No typos, no weird punctuation, no random capitalization for emphasis. Feels a little too polished, doesn’t it? That’s AI doing its best impression of an overachieving intern. 📝

3. Predictable Structures 🧩

First, the post introduces a problem. Then, it presents a solution. Finally, it ends with a call to action that sounds like, "So, what do YOU think? Let me know in the comments!" If you can predict the next paragraph before reading it, congratulations—you’re either psychic or reading AI-generated content. 🔮

4. Vague Motivational Nonsense 🌟

"Success isn’t about how hard you fall, but how high you bounce back." Sounds nice. Means nothing. AI loves generic pep talks that sound deep but don’t actually say anything. Real experts share specific experiences, not fortune cookie wisdom. 🍪

5. Awkward Transitions 🔄

"First and foremost," "Moreover," "In conclusion,"—AI loves throwing in stiff transitions that make posts read like a high school essay. Real humans jump from one idea to the next with chaotic but charming energy. AI plays it way too safe. 🦸‍♂️

6. Forced Engagement Questions 🤨

"What do you think? Drop a comment below!" AI loves this classic closing line. It’s like a desperate party host begging guests to stay longer. If a post truly sparks interest, people will engage without being prompted like a YouTube influencer. 🎥

7. Over-the-Top Emotion 😱

"I’m ABSOLUTELY THRILLED to share this UNBELIEVABLY EXCITING update!!!" Nobody talks like that. Not even your most dramatic friend. AI tends to crank emotions up to max level, making every announcement sound like the discovery of fire. 🔥

How to Not Sound Like an AI on LinkedIn

If you want to stand out, do the opposite of everything above:
✔️ Use real-life stories.
✔️ Write like you talk.
✔️ Don’t be afraid to break grammar rules (sparingly).
✔️ Be specific, not vague.
✔️ Let your actual personality shine through. ✨

Because at the end of the day, people want to hear you—not a chatbot pretending to be a thought leader. 🙌