Why humans are now speaking more like ChatGPT—Study
ChatGPT
. A recent
study
from the Max Planck Institute analyzed over 360,000 YouTube videos and 771,000 podcast episodes recorded before and after ChatGPT's release in late 2022. They tracked a rise in AI‑style terms—"GPT words" like "delve", "comprehend", "swift", and "meticulous", all of which surged by up to 51% in daily speech. This isn't just about words. We're adopting a new tone—more polished, structured, and emotionally neutral—mirroring the
AI
models we interact with daily. And it's not contained to our inboxes; this shift shows up when we're face‑to‑face, on Zoom, or even grabbing chai.
ChatGPT-Style vocabulary is reshaping everyday speech
Data indicates a clear pattern: words once rare in spoken English now pop up regularly. ChatGPT outputs favoured terms with academic flair, such as 'delve,' 'meticulous,' and 'bolster.' These are spreading across public discourse—clips of people saying them in casual chats are more common than ever .
This trend shows the cultural feedback loop—AI learned from us, now we're learning from AI. As Levin Brinkmann from Max Planck says: 'Machines… can, in turn, measurably reshape human culture.'
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Polished, neutral tone is the new norm
It's not just about word choice. Researchers have flagged shifts toward polished, diplomatic phrasing and emotionally restrained delivery—hallmarks of AI-generated content. Think fewer 'OMG!' moments and more 'That's interesting' or 'Great point.' Scenes of bland, extra-polite phrasing—a phenomenon even nicknamed 'corp‑speak'—are now peppered into everyday life.
How humans are slowly starting to sound like ChatGPT
The rise of robotic politeness
'Thank you for your question.' 'I understand your concern.' 'Let me help you with that.' Sound familiar? More people are mimicking AI's hyper-formal tone, especially online. Blame it on exposure. Our brains are copycats — and the more we interact with bots, the more we start to echo their tone, especially when trying to sound 'neutral' or 'helpful'.
Over-explaining is now a social default
ChatGPT tends to explain everything — and now, so do we. You'll hear people over-justify basic decisions or give mini-lectures instead of just saying 'I don't know.' We're learning to speak with caveats and footnotes, like a human disclaimer generator. "Technically speaking, while I can't confirm that…"
Memes are speeding it up
TikToks and memes like 'Me when I start talking like ChatGPT in real life' or 'My brain after 2 months of using AI' are viral for a reason. They're feeding the loop. The more we laugh about it, the more it becomes a real thing. Irony or not — it's changing how we speak.
AI is shaping professional speak
Job interviews, customer service chats, even college emails — are getting the AI makeover. Formal, structured, zero slang. It's because tools like ChatGPT have trained us to 'sound smart' in a certain way. We're unintentionally scripting ourselves like bots in suits.
Are humans becoming robots?
Not quite. But our language is evolving , just like it did with texting, emojis, or Twitter threads. ChatGPT and other AIs didn't start the change, but they're definitely accelerating it. We're adapting, experimenting, and mimicking which is peak human behaviour, ironically. So next time you end a rant with 'Hope this helps!' or tell your bestie 'As a human friend, I suggest…' — just embrace the bit.
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