AI-Generated Text and the Detection Arms Race

Generative AI has created a widespread problem where institutions like literary magazines, academic journals, and courts are overwhelmed by AI-generated submissions, forcing them to either shut down or deploy AI tools to defend against the influx. This has created an 'arms race' where both sides use AI for opposing purposes, with potential risks to institutions but also some unexpected benefits, such as AI helping non-English-speaking researchers access writing assistance that was previously expensive.