WIRED reported, citing Originality AI’s analysis, that from examining 8,795 lengthy posts on LinkedIn from 2018 to present, it was found that over half (54%) of the posts may have been written by AI.
A significant shift occurred in early 2023 after the introduction of ChatGPT, where the number of AI-generated posts surged by 189%.
LinkedIn clarified that they do not officially track the number of AI posts but have measures in place to safeguard against low-quality content. They view AI as a tool to assist in writing. Additionally, LinkedIn offers features to fine-tune language in posts, profile pages, and Direct Messages using AI for LinkedIn Premium users.
Reference: WIRED
TLDR: A substantial portion of LinkedIn posts, potentially over half, may be penned by AI according to Originality AI analysis. Following the debut of ChatGPT in early 2023, there was a meteoric rise in AI-written posts. LinkedIn views AI as a writing aid and provides language refinement features for Premium users.
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