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Detecting LLM-Generated Texts with "Classical" Machine Learning

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Why This Matters

This article highlights that by early 2026, traditional machine learning models can effectively detect AI-generated text with around 85% accuracy, emphasizing the ongoing importance of developing reliable detection tools amidst the proliferation of AI content. Such detection methods are crucial for maintaining academic integrity, content authenticity, and trust in digital communication. The availability of open-source tools and demos enables further innovation and transparency in this field.

Key Takeaways

This article is currently an experimental machine translation and may contain errors. If anything is unclear, please refer to the original Chinese version. I am continuously working to improve the translation.

TL;DR & Demo

As of early 2026, mainstream LLM-generated text exhibits strong statistical patterns that can be effectively distinguished from human-written content using traditional machine learning models. I suspect this is how many so-called “AI plagiarism checkers” actually work under the hood.

Online Demo: https://lyc8503.github.io/AITextDetector/

The model used in this demo is not trained on general-purpose data, nor has it undergone rigorous optimization or iteration. Its single-sentence detection accuracy is approximately 85% on the test set. Please read through this article before use to understand potential limitations.

The core code (drafts) and trained model files are available on GitHub: lyc8503/AITextDetector

Background (aka Useless Rambling)

Back when I was still writing my thesis at school half a year ago, rumors were already spreading about checking papers for AIGC (AI-generated content). I tested several platforms—CNKI, Wanfang, and some third-party AIGC detection services—and found they could indeed distinguish between my hand-written text and LLM-generated text with decent accuracy.

That sparked my curiosity about how AIGC detection actually works (and how to bypass it) .

But I was juggling too many things at the time—obsessed with radio, Minecraft, Touhou—and after a few failed attempts, I shelved the idea.

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