Everyday speech is changing under AI's influence—discover how ChatGPT is rewriting our vocabulary and tone.
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How ChatGPT Is Quietly Shaping the Way We Speak How ChatGPT Is Quietly Shaping the Way We Speak Whether it’s a workplace Zoom call, a lecture hall, or a casual YouTube explainer, a subtle shift in speech is happening all around us—and few people even realize it. That shift? We’re starting to sound like ChatGPT. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, so does its influence on how we use language in daily communication. From our vocabulary to our tone, even our ability to express emotion, the ripple effects of AI are shaping human speech. If you’ve noticed people increasingly using words like “delve” or “meticulous,” you’re not alone. Researchers are confirming that ChatGPT is changing how we speak , and the transformation runs deeper than you might expect. Image : Google Vocabulary Shifts: AI Is Rewriting Our Lexicon In just over a year since ChatGPT’s release, researchers have recorded a noticeable spike in AI-favored words entering everyday language. A study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Devel…