How do I detect AI content in a news article?

Paste the article text into the FixTools AI Content Detector. The tool analyzes the text for AI writing patterns and returns a probability score with highlighted sentences.

Is AI journalism a real problem?

Yes. Several media companies have published AI-generated articles, some without disclosure. AI-generated content has also been used in disinformation campaigns and content spam networks.

Can the tool detect AI content in foreign language articles?

The detector is optimized for English. Results for non-English articles may be less reliable.

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Detect AI Content in Articles

AI-generated news articles and editorial content are a growing concern for readers, editors, and publishers. FixTools lets you check any article for AI-generated content in seconds — no registration, no cost.

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Paste the article text. The detector highlights AI-probable paragraphs so you can quickly identify sections written by AI versus human.

How It Works

Step-by-step guide to detect ai content in articles:

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Get the article text
Copy the full article from the source document, submission system, or web page.
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Paste into the detector
Open FixTools AI Content Detector and paste the article text into the input field.
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Review the AI analysis
Note the overall AI probability score and any sections highlighted as machine-generated.
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Act on results
Request revisions, ask for sourcing evidence, or use the AI Text Humanizer to improve flagged sections.

Real-world examples

Common situations where this approach makes a real difference:

News editor review

A digital news editor checks articles submitted by remote contributors for AI patterns before assigning to a copy editor for publication.

Content aggregator audit

A content aggregator platform scans submitted articles for AI-generated content to enforce their human-written submission policy.

Reader fact-check

A media-literate reader pastes a suspicious article into the detector to assess whether the piece may be machine-generated misinformation.

When to use this guide

Use this when reading or editing articles from unfamiliar sources, freelance contributors, or content networks where AI-generated journalism may be a concern.

Pro tips

Get better results with these expert suggestions:

Check byline consistency

Compare the article's writing style to other known work by the same byline. A sudden shift in quality or tone may indicate AI involvement even if the score is moderate.

Flag articles with no original reporting

AI-generated journalism often summarizes other sources without original quotes, data, or reporting. Combine the AI score with an editorial review for originality.

Run checks on contributed or syndicated content

Content from syndication networks, content farms, or guest contributors carries higher AI risk. Prioritize detection on these sources.