By @tomsguide
Publication Date: 2026-03-21 10:30:00
AI writing is becoming smarter, but also more predictable. Lately, the tech world has been talking about OpenAI’s in-house “watermarking” technology – a way to embed invisible patterns into text to prove it was generated by an algorithm. Similar to Gemini’s SynthID, which invisibly tags AI images, this feature could do the same for AI-written text.
Although the technology is not yet fully developed, another type of watermark already exists: the “AI Vibe”. You’ll know it when you read it because it’s pretty obvious. I see it every day on LinkedIn and Substack in particular. You’ll see far too often overused words and phrases like “tapestry” or “delve.”
But here’s the thing: It’s okay to rely on AI to write, but there’s a right way to do it without losing your voice (and your dignity). Here are five ways to keep your voice front and center.
1. The “Brain Dump” Method
The biggest mistake is starting with an empty cursor and…
