Internet clutter. It grates, doesn’t it? Bless those noble bloggers, but it’s a mess out there. Cash reigns supreme, a harsh truth. Digging for those elusive, low-frequency keywords. Cranking out a wordy piece. Delegating to a copywriter. One who hasn’t got the foggiest about the topic, yet bellows, “I know it all!” Infuriating, isn’t it?
We all want that green, fair enough. But why not make a buck while doing some good? Benefit the masses, not just the pocket.
Building a fortress of nonsense, buying links, beaming with misplaced pride. And the reactions? Well, some will adore my frankness, others, not so much. Human nature, folks. What truly matters? The gains. Genuine, original research. No need for the backlink obsession when each post breathes your very essence. Excuse the rant. Got a bit heated there. Back on track, shall we?
Now, it’s time for action. Next chapter, all practice. We’ll explore how to make GPT-4 write like a human. The tricks, the pitfalls, the solutions. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride.
Getting Practical: Mastering Prompts to Give GPT-4 a Human Touch
First thing’s first, let’s get one thing straight. To craft content that feels real, feels yours, you gotta learn the art of prompting. And that, my friend, is what we’re diving into today.
Part 1: It’s a Piece of Cake (Really, It Is)
Start with the basics. You gotta tell ChatGPT how it’s supposed to behave. Say you’re an 8th grader, you got an essay to pen down on ““How the AI World Works.” Here’s how you phrase it:
“Behave like an 8th grader with a solid grip on AI.”
And if you’re a professor, deep into drafting a dissertation on “AI: Shaping the Social Life of Students.” Try this on for size:
“Embody a professor, seasoned in the subject.”
For all you bloggers out there, reviewing the next big AI tool, here’s a tip:
“Channel a blogger, with the topic at their fingertips.”
And let’s say you’re a journalist, getting ready to unravel “The Influence of AI on Media” in your next piece. You might want to command:
“Assume the persona of a journalist, an expert in the topic.”
And for the times when you’re in the heat of a debate, preparing a compelling speech on “AI Ethics: Should AI Have Rights?” Here’s your cue:
“Take on the role of a seasoned debater crafting a powerful speech.”
Alright, enough examples. You see that bit about being “well-versed in the subject matter”? Yeah, don’t miss that. It’s crucial. It cues ChatGPT to switch to a persuasive mode, to show it knows its stuff. Sounds simple, but it sets the right tone. First step? Check. We’re rolling.
Part 2: Tailoring the Perfect Prompt for Human-like GPT-4 Output: Tone
Here’s a tough nut to crack — setting the right tone. Sure, ChatGPT can don a professional tone, no sweat. But getting an output that flies under the AI detector radar? That’s where the challenge lies. That’s where step three swoops in. But more on that later. For now, let’s nail down the tone. No need to pull your hair out. Let’s let ChatGPT guide us. Hey, we’re not cheating. We’re just laying down the groundwork. Here’s what it tells us:
Break it down, we get:
- 8th Grader’s Essay — An informal, yet insightful tone. Spot on!
- Professor’s Dissertation — Strictly formal, academic tone. Makes sense.
- Blogger’s AI Tool Review — Semi-formal, engaging, conversational. Perfect!
- Journalist’s Article — Straight-up professional, objective tone. Absolutely.
- Debater’s Speech — Persuasive, passionate. Ideal indeed.
Remember, don’t just follow ChatGPT’s words blindly. Use your judgment. Oh, and a heads-up, ChatGPT isn’t too fond of long prompts. The more complex, the more the confusion.
Part 3: The Vocab Game
This one’s a bit trickier. But hey, we’re here for a challenge, right? Craft your prompt, keep it simple, and you’re all set. For each style, we need to define the vocab, the words that’ll make up the content. Let’s get some help from ChatGPT again:
Breaking it down, we have:
- 8th Grader’s Essay — Age-appropriate, straightforward, crisp vocab. Everyday language, school-level words, subject-specific lingo as needed.
- Professor’s Dissertation — Academic, precise, field-specific words. Technical terminology, subject-relevant jargon. Language should ooze expertise, a command over the topic.
- Blogger’s AI Tool Review — A cocktail of everyday language, tech terms, and internet slang. Engaging, relatable, breaking down complex stuff for a wide audience.
- Journalist’s Article — Professional, accessible vocabulary. Clear, concise language for a general audience, with industry-specific terms when needed. Explaining complex ideas in simple terms.
- Debater’s Speech — Clear, powerful, persuasive vocabulary. Emotionally charged words, potent adjectives, rhetorical devices. Words should connect with the audience, while ensuring clarity of the message. Subject-specific words to show expertise.
So, we got our AI directives on how to write for different content categories. But does this alone make the output human-like? Not quite. There’s more to cover. On to the next step.
Part 4: Humanizing Those Prompts: The Art of Making it Personal
Alright, you’ve got your prompts. But how to make ’em feel like you? Here’s where creativity comes into play. I’ll throw some ideas your way, but remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Ready? Let’s dive in.
- 8th Grader’s Essay — Wanna make it sound like an 8th grader’s candid musings? Toss in some casual phrases, schoolyard chatter. Not slang, mind you, just everyday talk. Inject a dash of personal touch, some reflections. Start sentences with “When I mull over it…” or “Cool thing is…”. Just like that, it’s personal.
- Professor’s Dissertation — Even academic writing can wear a human face. A dash of “I”, “we” while discussing research findings. Show curiosity, express enthusiasm. Try phrases like “Intriguingly, the data uncovers…” or “This trend, a thrilling revelation because…”. A touch of warmth, and it’s more ‘you’.
- Blogger’s AI Tool Review — Bloggers, you have a goldmine. Share your experiences, your laugh-out-loud moments, even your grumbles. Hook your readers with “You won’t believe what went down…” or “Honestly, I was on my last nerve…”. Engaging? Check.
- Journalist’s Article — Bring humanity to your journalistic prose. Share your thoughts, your reactions. A subtle “Impressive” or “Unexpected” can do wonders. Dive into emotional details, the human side of the story.
- Debater’s Speech — Humanize your speech with personal tales, thoughtful reflections. Ask your audience a rhetorical question. Pause… like this. Or deliver a punch with a one-word sentence. “Unjust.” “Why?”. A dynamic, passionate speech? You got it.
Part 5: Let’s Roll it All Up: Concise Yet Comprehensive
Alright, now to wrap it up nice and tight. Informative, but not too long-winded. Remember, keep it simple. Let’s go.
Prompt No.1
Act like an informed 8th grader tackling an essay. Use an informal, informative tone. Stick to age-appropriate, clear vocabulary. Infuse personality with casual expressions, personal reflections, and varied sentence structures.
Let’s get right to the tests, huh?
Results: Originality.AI — 49%, Grammarly — overall score: 83, readability: 81, plagiarism: 0%.
Here we go: the inaugural run — and it’s a near split down the middle, 49/51. The majority of the copy came up clean, yet Originality? Well, it dances to its own tune. Looking at the bigger picture though, the outcome isn’t too shabby.
Stay tuned for more — I’ll be offering some tips on how to ensure your content remains unique. We’re talking ChatGPT, PlayGround, the works. It’s about making the AI work for you, not the other way around.
Prompt No.2
Be a knowledgeable professor crafting a dissertation. Maintain a formal, academic tone. Use precise, field-specific vocabulary. Humanize with personal insights and enthusiasm. Vary sentence lengths and structures for flow.
Testing:
Results: Originality.AI — 3% (an epic fail), Grammarly — overall score: 93, readability: 18, plagiarism: 0%.
Yeah, it’s a loss. But who claimed I was a master at scholarly prose? Went headfirst into it, didn’t I? If you’re relying on AI to do your academic writing — and I’d strongly suggest you reconsider — you’d better figure out exactly how to make it sound human. What words to use, when and where. For me? Epic fail. The pro texts always stump me. As for making it ‘readable’, give me a break — it’s an academic piece.
Prompt No.3
Pretend you’re a blogger penning an AI tool review. Adopt a semi-formal, conversational tone. Mix everyday language, tech terms, and internet slang. Include anecdotes, humor, and one-word expressions for a human touch.
Testing:
Results: Originality.AI — 99% human content, Grammarly — overall score: 85, readability: 79, plagiarism: 0%.
Blogging — it’s the new playground for writers. A space where creativity runs free and experimentation is welcomed. The key takeaway? It’s about creating an authentic voice, even when using AI writing assistants like ChatGPT, Jasper or LongShot.AI.
Here’s a nifty trick — these AI tools come particularly in handy if English isn’t your mother tongue. You can dictate your thoughts, translate them, and then refine. Mold the machine-generated content to reflect your distinctive style, your unique tone of voice. Just an interesting aside for you.
Remember, it’s not just about creating content, but crafting your story. Your way. Whether it’s a translation aid or an AI writing tool, it’s all about your voice ringing through every line. Blogging, with a little help from AI, can truly be that straightforward.
Prompt No.4
Act like a journalist who knows what he is writing about. The tone of voice: professional but warm and relatable. Keep it simple, connecting with readers. Add personal reactions and a little humor. Vary sentence structure: employ a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences. Use one-word sentences and rhetorical questions here and there. Enhance readability. Show some pain related to the topic.
Testing:
Results: Originality.AI — 77% human content (success!), Grammarly — overall score: 86, readability: 74, plagiarism: 0%.
Here’s the scoop, folks: crafting this prompt was no walk in the park. A myriad of attempts, countless tweaks, and still, the end result? Questionable. Unoriginal, you might say. Far removed from the human touch. The mission was clear: fashion it like a journalist’s piece, yet stay original according to Originality.AI.
A real noggin-buster, let me tell you, but I cracked it. What you’re looking at now, my friends, is a new prompt parameter — emotion. With this, you can direct ChatGPT to mirror the mood you want your content to exude. Hence, the highlighted instruction: “show some pain related to the topic.”
No sugarcoating here — it wasn’t a breezy ride, but we’re seeing progress. We’re at 77% human-like content, folks. Compare that to the earlier measly 0 to 1% readings from Originality AI. So, here’s the big reveal: the secret ingredient is emotion. Use it, feel it, express it!
Prompt No.5
Embody a debater preparing a speech. Adopt a persuasive, passionate tone. Use clear, impactful words and rhetorical devices. Weave in personal anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and one-word sentences for dramatic effect.
Testing the prompt:
Results: Originality.AI — 100% human text, Grammarly — overall score: 72, readability: 79, plagiarism: 0%. Great! Do you need more?
Well folks, the debates? Smooth sailing. Really, there’s nothing more to it. But to help paint a clearer picture, let’s take a look at this comparison table I’ve whipped up:
The Who | Prompt to Make Your AI Content Human | Originality AI Score | Grammarly Overall Score | Grammarly Score for Readability | Grammarly Plagiarism Score |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8th Grader | “Act like an informed 8th grader tackling an essay. Use an informal, informative tone. Stick to age-appropriate, clear vocabulary. Infuse personality with casual expressions, personal reflections, and varied sentence structures.” | 49% | 83 | 81 | 0% |
Professor | “Be a knowledgeable professor crafting a dissertation. Maintain a formal, academic tone. Use precise, field-specific vocabulary. Humanize with personal insights and enthusiasm. Vary sentence lengths and structures for flow.” | 3% | 93 | 18 | 0% |
Blogger | “Pretend you’re a blogger penning an AI tool review. Adopt a semi-formal, conversational tone. Mix everyday language, tech terms, and internet slang. Include anecdotes, humor, and one-word expressions for a human touch.” | 99% | 85 | 79 | 0% |
Journalist | “Act like a journalist who knows what he is writing about. The tone of voice: professional but warm and relatable. Keep it simple, connecting with readers. Add personal reactions and a little humor. Vary sentence structure: employ a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences. Use one-word sentences and rhetorical questions here and there. Enhance readability. Show some pain related to the topic.” | 77% | 86 | 74 | 0% |
Debater | “Embody a debater preparing a speech. Adopt a persuasive, passionate tone. Use clear, impactful words and rhetorical devices. Weave in personal anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and one-word sentences for dramatic effect.” | 100% | 72 | 79 | 0% |
Please note that these results are based on the specific prompts and AI responses detailed in the article. Different prompts or AI responses may yield different results.
Let’s now dissect the prompts a bit, shall we? If you’re really paying attention, the heart of the matter should be clear. And remember, emotion is key. As I mentioned earlier, infusing your prompt with feeling makes a world of difference.
Now, onto the secret sauce for getting that human touch in AI-generated content, thanks to our friend, ChatGPT.
- Start with an outline. Believe it or not, ChatGPT is somewhat predictable. Want less predictability? Your outline is your best friend.
- Context, context, context! Before you command ChatGPT to write this or that, give it a backstory. The catch? You’ll have to do a bit of thinking. Without it, forget about getting that original, human-like content you’re after.
- The prompt — the heart of our discussion. Maybe I should dedicate an entire article to these three key points. Food for thought. But for now, let’s dive into some answers to those burning questions you might have, along with a few handy tips. Keep reading!
What Is GPT-4 And Why You Should Use It to Create Human-like Content?
GPT-4, the big gun. It’s the brainchild of OpenAI, the next gen in the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) series. What’s it all about? Language. It’s a model that talks, writes, even thinks like us. Sounds surreal, right? But hey, it’s real.
So how’s GPT-4 different from its predecessors? Size. This bad boy’s been trained on oodles of text data. Think countless web pages, books, and more. The outcome? It understands language context like no other. Short, long, complex, simple, you name it. It masters the art of coherence, keeping track of a conversation, even if it’s paragraphs long.
Context isn’t the only ace up its sleeve. It’s also about style. GPT-4 mirrors human writing with uncanny accuracy. It adapts to different writing styles. Need a casual tone? Done. Something formal? Got you. It’s the chameleon of language models.
Now for the kicker. It’s not just about regurgitating what it’s learned. GPT-4 gets creative. It can generate new ideas, based on what it’s been trained on. Like an author spinning a tale from a single prompt. It’s not perfect, but hey, it’s pretty darn close.
But what makes GPT-4 so human-like? It’s about the architecture. The Transformer-based model allows it to understand context on a whole new level. It’s not just about what’s being said. It’s about the how, the why, the when. It gets the bigger picture.
So, can GPT-4 replace human writers? No, not really. But it’s a powerful tool for writers to lean on. Need ideas? Drafting content? You got it. But remember, it’s AI. It lacks the human touch, the creativity, the nuanced understanding we bring to the table.
Why GPT-4, and not GPT-3.5?
So, why opt for GPT-4 instead of sticking with good ol’ GPT-3.5? One word, evolution. Just like your smartphone, AI language models have their versions too. Each new iteration brings in advancements. GPT-4? It’s a step up. A big one.
Look at capacity. GPT-4 has seen more of the world, the textual world that is. Trained on a humongous amount of data, it’s been exposed to language in a way GPT-3.5 can only dream of. More exposure? More learning. More learning? More understanding.
Understanding context. That’s GPT-4’s magic trick. It doesn’t just understand ‘what’. It gets the ‘how’, the ‘when’, the ‘why’. Things that GPT-3.5? Well, not so much. It’s like having a conversation with someone who not only hears you but listens.
And then there’s adaptability. Each conversation is unique, right? GPT-4 gets that. It tweaks, morphs, adapts its writing style to suit the conversation. Formal for a business chat, casual for a friendly banter. GPT-3.5? It tries, but GPT-4 nails it.
We’ve talked about creativity. GPT-4, it’s like a budding novelist, spinning out ideas from a mere prompt. That’s not to say GPT-3.5 lacks imagination. But with GPT-4, it’s not just about imagining, it’s about creating a coherent, engaging narrative.
So, do we ditch GPT-3.5 altogether? Not really. But when you need your AI to write like a human, GPT-4 is your go-to. It’s not perfect, but it’s closer to us than any of its predecessors. So, as we step into the practice of humanizing GPT-4 outputs, remember, we’re on the frontier of AI evolution. Strap in, let’s explore.
The Memory Game: Where ChatGPT Drops the Ball
ChatGPT, it’s a wonder, no doubt. But here’s the rub: memory ain’t its forte. Imagine you’ve sculpted the perfect prompt to make human-like content. It’s got the rhythm, the flow, the whole nine yards. You feed it to ChatGPT, and boom! You’ve got a brilliant output. Checked it on Originality.AI, Grammarly — it’s squeaky clean. But here’s where things get a little dicey.
You return to ChatGPT, ready for another round of AI magic. Your perfect prompt at the ready, you wait for the familiar perfection. But something’s different. The output has changed. What just happened?
The snag is ChatGPT’s lack of recall. It’s got no memory. Your meticulously crafted prompt might produce variations each time you feed it to the AI. It’s not a defect, just a feature of the design. The core features of your prompt will still ring true, but the execution might vary.
The ‘Regenerate’ Charm: Turning AI Missteps into Magic
Meet “Regenerate,” ChatGPT’s flashy, under-the-radar feature. The one that could save your day, or at least, your conversation. Let’s break it down: you type in a prompt, eagerly wait for AI’s wisdom, only to get… disappointment. Your fingers hover over the keyboard, ready to toss out your old prompt. But hey, hold up. Not so fast.
Let’s use that magic button called “Regenerate.” It’s like AI’s second take, a do-over. So, you’re not thrilled with the initial results? Give Regenerate a shot. A second chance to get the golden response you’re after. Simple. Neat, right? Sure it is.
But let’s keep it real. Regenerate ain’t a miracle worker. If the same prompt is regenerated twice, thrice and you’re still frowning at the screen, it’s a sign. Your prompt needs a tune-up. Give it a shake-up with new vocabulary, a different tone of voice. Make it count. You see, it’s not about seeking the perfect answer, it’s about making moves. Trial and error, mix and match. That’s the ticket to striking AI gold. That’s the game.
GPT-4 limitations to humanize your content
Alright, folks. Here’s the scoop: you’ve crafted a kickass prompt. The plan? Make that content sound so human, you could practically shake its hand. In goes your masterpiece into ChatGPT and… wham. It ain’t what you hoped for. Been there? You’ve tweaked and retuned, copy-pasted till your fingers are sore, and still, nada. You’re ready to give it another go, sure it’ll click this time. Then, out of nowhere, the dreaded brick wall: you’ve hit GPT-4’s limit—25 messages every 3 hours. Ouch.
Now what? Well, you’ve got a couple options. Cool your jets, wait it out till you can get back in the game. Or, you could try this other tool I’ve been chatting about (link). The choice, my friend, is all yours.
But what if, you wonder, there’s a loophole? A sneaky way to skirt that pesky limit? Some say creating a second account doubles your messages to a whopping 50. Tempting? You tell me. If your fingers are flying like a rabbit gnawing a carrot, why not give it a whirl? Me, I can live with 25. But you? You’ve gotta gauge your own game. Just remember those limits, they’re no joke.
And here’s the silver lining: it’s a reminder, a prompt in itself. Don’t recycle the same stuff; mix it up, change the command. But take a beat first. Ponder it. Plan your move. Who knows, maybe then 25 messages will feel like plenty. See? Limitations can have an upside, too. Now, back to the drawing board.
Humanize or Automate: The Dilemma of Content Creation
The question at hand: do we stick with AI-generated content or go for the human touch? The debate rages on, but let me cut to the chase. The verdict? Human-like’s the way to go.
Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s not that AI content is left in the dust by Google’s ranking machine. Far from it. But here’s the kicker — content with that human flair, it packs a punch. Ranks higher, pulls its weight.
So, where’s that leave us? Simple. Dial up the human factor in your content. ‘Cause at the end of the day, the web’s still a people’s world.
Wrap Up
Alright folks, here we are, back to square one. Basics, basics, basics. The prompts I handed you? Start there. Fine-tune ’em. Tailor them. Make ’em yours. Remember, it’s all about the right prompt, that golden ticket to human-like content.
The key? Be smart, be concise. Overloading ChatGPT with lengthy prompts — big no-no. It’s like trying to follow a recipe with too many ingredients. Recipe for disaster, that. One task at a time, people. Let’s say you’ve got an article, and you want to SEO-optimize it. Don’t shove it all on poor ChatGPT’s plate. Double duties? You’re halving the quality. And the human touch? Out the window.
So what’s the game plan? First, you create human-like content. Next, toss it into NeuronWriter, work that SEO magic manually. A slog? Yep. But worth it. Alternative? Get the same content, chuck it into OpenAI Playground, pepper in those LSI keywords from NeuronWriter. Your command? “Act like an SEO optimizer. Sprinkle in these keywords. Keep the content intact. Just optimize.” Voila. Content, meet SEO.
Seems simple, right? No magic wand, but hey, I’ve shown you the ropes. You’ve gotta take it from here. Everyone’s got their own brain, their own writing style, their own goals. Consider this your roadmap. Now, it’s up to you. Time to sit down, craft your own winning prompt.
One more thing. To all you high school, college, and university students out there, heed this advice: tread lightly with AI, especially ChatGPT. Sure, it can produce professional style texts, but readability can take a hit. My examples? Just that — examples. No marching orders here. If you’re a blogger, a journalist, go ahead. Otherwise, put on your thinking cap. It’s there for a reason. Stay sharp, stay creative. Remember, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. So get cracking, and keep those brains buzzing.
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