AI as a tool, not as the author
AI tools are great for beating a blank page, organizing loose ideas, or reviewing structure. The risk starts when the final piece ends up sounding generic, with no trace of who actually wrote it.
Use it to start, not to finish
Asking for a first draft to organize your thoughts is different from publishing that draft unedited. The value of AI is in saving time at the early stage, not in replacing the final edit.
Spot the 'too generic' sentences
AI-generated text tends to repeat certain predictable constructions and transitions. Rewriting those parts with concrete examples and a more personal tone changes the result significantly.