Has the em dash become the new digital fingerprint of ChatGPT?
FrequencyMay 20, 202500:01:09

Has the em dash become the new digital fingerprint of ChatGPT?

In this clip, Chuck Gose questions the passionate defense of the em dash—especially as more people associate it with AI-generated content. Is it really a stylistic choice… or just a giveaway that your copy came from a bot?

We’re not anti-em dash—but maybe it’s time to give it a rest.

Hear the full conversation in Episode 7 of Frequency with Jenni Field, where we explore employee communication trends, digital signals, and what tools (and punctuation) say about your message.