Avoid Notability Name-Dropping
AI hits readers over the head with claims of notability, listing sources without context.
AI pattern:
Her views have been cited in The New York Times, BBC, Financial Times, and The Hindu. She maintains an active social media presence with over 500,000 followers.
Human alternative:
In a New York Times interview, she argued that AI regulation should focus on outcomes rather than methods.
Words to watch: independent coverage, local/regional/national media outlets, written by a leading expert, active social media presence
Fix: Keep outlets only when they add concrete context (what was said, when, and why it matters). Don't add publications or numbers that aren't in the input.