On Monday, a Reddit user posted about babysitting responsibilities, only to have their story flagged as AI-generated by Pangram Lab’s new Chrome extension. The tool, which boasts an accuracy rate of 99.98%, can label posts on platforms like Reddit and X as human-written or AI-generated.

While the original post seemed straightforward, it was part of a larger trend: AI-generated content now accounts for over a third of new websites, according to Stanford University researchers. This has prompted tech companies like Pangram Labs to develop tools that can quickly identify such content.

The Pope’s X account also faced scrutiny from the AI detection software. Posts discussing the dangers of AI were flagged as machine-made, while those about humanism and digital revolution were seen as authentic. The Vatican did not comment on these findings.

Even tech journalists like Alex Heath are embracing AI to boost their productivity, publishing articles co-written with AI tools. As AI becomes more pervasive, distinguishing between human and machine-generated content will become increasingly challenging.