Fake-profound endings

"The future isn't coming. It's already here." "Exciting times lie ahead." Generated essays love a send-off line that sounds grand and commits to nothing.

What it looks like

Why it reads as AI

The ending is the second most-read part of a piece. A grand empty line there wastes it, and it's one of the most recognized AI patterns.

Examples and fixes

BeforeAs AI evolves, one thing is clear: the future is already here.
AfterWe'll publish the next benchmark in March, after the new models ship.

How to fix it

  1. End on your last concrete fact, decision or next step.
  2. If you need a conclusion, say what the reader should do.

When it's fine

Fiction and speeches have their own rules.

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