AI-Generated Text and the Detection Arms Race
Summary
The science fiction magazine *Clarkesworld* stopped accepting new submissions in 2023 due to a large number of AI-generated entries, highlighting a broader issue where generative AI overwhelms systems that rely on the difficulty of creation to limit volume. Other fiction magazines reported similar issues with AI-generated content.
IFF Assessment
The proliferation of AI-generated content can overwhelm systems and make it difficult to discern authentic content from synthetic content.
Severity
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of the increasing volume of AI-generated content and develop methods for detecting and filtering it. This arms race between AI generation and detection will likely intensify, requiring adaptive strategies. Expect to see more sophisticated techniques to identify AI-generated content and attempts to evade those techniques.