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GPTZero records 0 false positives on essays by ESL students or students with disabilities
AI Detection

GPTZero records 0 false positives on essays by ESL students or students with disabilities

Being falsely accused of using AI can be damaging, especially for students developing their writing skills. Here’s what our latest tests of GPTZero 4o reveal.

Anna Gao · 2 min read

Presidents Say the Same Things: Analysis of 81st United Nations General Assembly Speeches

Our first analysis looked at how much of what was said at this year's General Assembly came from speeches GPTZero flagged as AI-generated. This post is an addendum to that one. Here, we look at a few examples of world leaders saying the same things, sometimes in nearly the same words, and at whether those were the speeches GPTZero flagged. We covered every General Assembly meeting with a UN transcript from September 8 to 26, which comes to 16 meetings, including the first five days of the Gene

Avikam Mangla · 13 min read
Introducing GPTZero 4o
GPTZero

Introducing GPTZero 4o

Our new model offers even more reliability for mixed and modified AI text, with broader training and easier ways to understand results

GPTZero Team · 7 min read
How to teach critical thinking
Educators

How to teach critical thinking

Some strategies for knowing how to encourage critical thinking in the classroom, and practical ways to help students recognize what a necessary skill it is.

Adele Barlow · 9 min read
Investigations

GPTZero Investigation: One in Five Words at the UN General Assembly are AI-Generated

From September 8 to September 28, world leaders descended upon New York City for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This marked a major milestone in history as world leaders convened to discuss partnerships and debate major geopolitical challenges, including ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, and the role of humanity in the development of artificial intelligence. This year, the use of AI by world leaders and the debate over the use of AI have grown increasingly intertw

Edward Tian · 6 min read
Mathematicians Are Worried About AI Proofs. But GPTZero Spotted Them All

Mathematicians Are Worried About AI Proofs. But GPTZero Spotted Them All

One of the biggest days in mathematical history, or the Doomsday of mathematics? In any case, we put GPTZero to the test.

Anna Gao · 3 min read
How AI Content Detectors Work
Technology

How AI Content Detectors Work To Check For AI

Learn how AI content detectors spot the difference between AI and human writing – with a simple breakdown of the cutting-edge technology behind the tools.

Adele Barlow · 11 min read
What Counts as a Hallucinated Citation? A Response to CiteTracer

What Counts as a Hallucinated Citation? A Response to CiteTracer

Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Ohio State University released a paper titled “Source or It Didn’t Happen: A Multi-Agent Framework for Citation Hallucination Detection.” This paper benchmarks GPTZero’s Hallucination Check against their own citation verification tool: CiteTracer. We welcome third-party benchmarking as both a contribution to the field and a useful signal for improving our systems. However, the paper reports 62.8% recall for GPTZero o

Dmytro Nikolaiev · 10 min read
How to Write a Resignation Letter: Tips & Templates

How to Write a Resignation Letter: Tips & Templates

Ready to leave your job on good terms? Learn how to write a professional resignation letter to protect your reputation, preserve valuable relationships, and help you move on with confidence. Explore practical tips and templates for your situation.

Allie Watson · 5 min read
How to Write the Perfect Post-Interview Thank-You Email
Workplace

How to Write the Perfect Post-Interview Thank-You Email

A great interview is just the beginning. A well-crafted thank-you email can reinforce your first impression, highlight your qualifications, and keep you top of mind after an interview. Learn what to include, when to send it, and how to follow up by using practical templates and examples.

Allie Watson · 6 min read
How to Write a Great Elevator Pitch in 5 Simple Steps
Workplace

How to Write a Great Elevator Pitch in 5 Simple Steps

An elevator pitch is a short, polished introduction that highlights who you are, what you’ve accomplished, and where you’re headed. Learn how to craft a compelling pitch that makes a strong first impression and starts a conversation.

Allie Watson · 5 min read
How to Write a Resume Summary, With Examples and Formula

How to Write a Resume Summary, With Examples and Formula

Learn how to write a concise, tailored resume summary that highlights your strongest qualifications, uses relevant keywords, and makes a compelling first impression. Includes a simple formula and examples for different careers.

Allie Watson · 5 min read
Impact of AI on the Way Students Learn
Educators

Impact of AI on the Way Students Learn

What we know so far about how students are actually using AI today, and the approaches that work when it comes to responsible AI use.

Adele Barlow · 9 min read
How to Write a Sick Leave Email in 6 Steps, With Examples
Workplace

How to Write a Sick Leave Email in 6 Steps, With Examples

Need to call in sick? Learn how to write a clear, professional sick leave email that gives your employer the information they need, helps your team plan for your absence, and lets you focus on getting better.

Allie Watson · 5 min read
How to Write an Apology Letter That Actually Sounds Sincere
Students

How to Write an Apology Letter That Actually Sounds Sincere

A sincere apology means taking responsibility, acknowledging the harm you caused, and expressing genuine remorse. Learn the essential elements of an effective apology letter - and what to avoid.

Allie Watson · 5 min read