A new browser-based tool has launched to automatically identify and highlight ten recurring clichéd phrases found in artificial intelligence writing. Simon Willison created the application after growing tired of articles saturated with empty expressions such as “no fluff, no filler, no jargon”. The software scans pasted text for specific patterns including “sit with that” and “you already know”. It operates entirely within the user’s browser using local storage to save settings. The interface displays a count of matches and allows quick navigation through the list of flagged sentences. This utility targets the meta-language often used to describe AI outputs rather than the underlying technology itself.
The app matters because it exposes how language models replicate their own training data through repetitive stylistic choices. By making these phrases visually distinct, the tool helps writers recognise and remove unnecessary jargon from their content. It shifts focus from the hype surrounding model capabilities to the actual quality of the text produced. This approach encourages clearer communication in an industry prone to overstatement.
- Runs locally without server uploads
- Detects ten specific overused patterns
- Saves user preferences in browser storage
