The Hidden Risk of Copy-Pasting AI Content

This is a reminder and for those who don’t know: if you copy and paste out of an AI tool, there is most likely hidden characters in the text which acts as code to tell you’ve copied it from AI.

This is something many people aren’t aware of when they use AI writing tools. The text you see on your screen isn’t always the complete picture of what you’re actually copying.

The Invisible Code

These invisible characters are embedded in the text as a kind of watermark.

They act as code to tell you’ve copied it from AI, even though you can’t see them with the naked eye.

Website Security Issues

These invisible characters can also sometimes trigger security on your website. If you are having trouble saving your post, that is a good possibility.

The hidden code can conflict with your content management system or website security protocols, preventing you from publishing or saving your work properly.

Key Takeaways

If you’re using AI tools to create content, be aware that copy-pasting directly can come with hidden consequences.

These watermarks are designed to indicate AI-generated content, but they can also create technical problems when you try to save or publish your posts.

Before you copy and paste from AI tools, consider pasting into a plain text editor first to strip out any hidden formatting or characters that might cause issues down the line.

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