Startling change in people's vocabulary reveals 'real danger' that should 'worry us', scientists claim

Scientists have found that artificial intelligence is reshaping the way people talk. Researchers at the University of Florida found that adults are increasingly weaving ChatGPT-style vocabulary into everyday speech, favoring words like'surpass,' 'boast,' 'meticulous,' 'strategically' and'garner.' The team analyzed 22.1 million words from unscripted and spontaneous spoken language, including conversational podcasts on science and technology. They discovered that nearly three-quarters of AI-associated words have surged in use since ChatGPT's release in 2022, with some more than doubling in frequency. Crucially, the increases were not mirrored in synonymous words, suggesting the change stems directly from AI influence rather than natural linguistic evolution.