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Smodin AI Detector Review — Does It Work?
As part of our AI content detector review series, we're testing Smodin's AI content detection tool to see if it can effectively identify AI-generated content.
Trying to find an AI content detection tool that works for several AI writing tools is tricky.
While many claim to offer users near-perfect results, some struggle to keep that promise.
So, in our AI detector review series, we wanted to make sure that you had insight into which ones to trust and which need further research before becoming a go-to AI content detector.
Here, we’ll discuss the following:
Smodin claims to be a 'Highly Accurate Multi-lingual AI Content Detection' tool, allowing users to identify any AI-generated text in academic writing or marketing content.
The AI tool started as a plagiarism checker before focusing on AI writing detection after the mainstream adoption of tools like ChatGPT.
With AI becoming prominent across industries, users are searching for the best AI content detectors for clarity and transparency, which is what Smodin claims to provide.
Academics are keen to ensure that they have an AI grading tool available to protect academic integrity.
Like other AI content detection tools, Smodin allows you to paste content directly into the detector. The detector then provides a percentage score based on the likelihood that AI content is present.
To effectively review Smodin's AI content detection tool, we tested it with a range of AI-generated text styles.
Step 1: First, we split the test into three forms of content, each one generated by ChatGPT, and then copied word for word into Smodin's content detector.
Step 2: For clarity, we also ran the exact ChatGPT copy into Originality's AI content detector to see how our software compared to Smodin.
Step 3: The three types of content we tested were blog posts, research papers, and case studies, as these are all popular uses for creating AI content.
Prompt: "Write a comprehensive guide to choosing PC speakers, covering essential factors like speaker types, audio quality considerations, connectivity options, and budget-friendly recommendations. Include tips on speaker placement and optimizing the audio setup for an enhanced computing experience."
Originality.ai AI Detector — 2.0.1 Standard Score: 100% AI & 0% Human-written
Smodin’s Score: 4.8% AI & 95.2% Human-written
Prompt: "Produce a comprehensive research paper exploring the intricacies of selecting PC speakers, delving into various speaker types (such as bookshelf speakers, 2.1 systems, and soundbars), considerations for optimal audio quality (including frequency response and distortion levels), connectivity options (wired vs. wireless), and budget-friendly recommendations across different price ranges. Investigate the impact of speaker placement on sound projection and clarity, along with software optimization techniques to enhance audio performance. Incorporate empirical evidence and industry insights to support recommendations and conclusions for optimizing the PC speaker selection process."
Originality.ai AI Detector — 2.0.1 Standard Score: 99% AI & 1% Human-written
Smodin’s Score: 3.4% AI & 96.6% Human-written
Prompt: "Develop a detailed case study examining the process of selecting PC speakers for optimal audio performance in a specific computing environment. Explore different speaker types (e.g., bookshelf speakers, 2.1 systems) and their suitability based on usage requirements (e.g., gaming, multimedia). Investigate key factors influencing speaker choice, such as audio quality metrics (frequency response, THD), connectivity options (wired vs. wireless), and budget considerations. Include real-world scenarios of speaker setup and placement, highlighting the impact on sound quality and user experience. Conclude with insights on best practices for selecting and configuring PC speakers to maximize audio satisfaction in diverse computing setups."
Originality.ai AI Detector — 2.0.1 Standard Score: 100% AI & 0% Human-written
Smodin’s Score: 0% AI & 100% Human-written
Initial results suggest that Smodin struggles when it comes to detecting AI content. In contrast to the Originality.ai detector, which correctly identified all three samples as AI-generated, Smodin’s results identified the content as human-written (even though it was copied and pasted directly from ChatGPT).
The test deliberately provided ChatGPT with detailed prompts on a tech-heavy subject to ensure the content was high-quality to challenge both tools. However, despite the exceptional performance of Originality.ai, Smodin’s tool was unable to detect the content as AI-generated.
Note: Due to the small sample size, further testing is required to determine the overall accuracy of Smodin’s AI detection tool.
Interested in learning more about the efficacy of AI-generated text detection?
Read our AI Content Detector Accuracy Review. Then, check out a Meta-Analysis of Third-Party Studies on the performance of the Originality.ai AI detector.
Smodin offers a free AI content detector, allowing users to test the tool without paying for a monthly or yearly subscription (it permits scans of up to 5,000 characters at a time).
Like other AI tools, Smodin offers a wide array of AI features, including content creation, rephrasing, and AI detection.
Using AI openly and honestly is generally acceptable, such as for creating content briefs. However, excessive AI-generated content may result in reduced search engine rankings.