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Episode 16: The truth about the "ChatGPT Hyphen"

Abha Malpani Naismith & Sabine Karunanithy

In this punchy and passionate episode, Abha and Sabine dive into a surprisingly hot topic: the infamous "ChatGPT hyphen" — more accurately known as the em dash

Abha shares her writer's perspective on why the em dash is not a telltale sign of AI content but rather a powerful storytelling tool used by great authors for centuries.

Together, they explore:

  • Why the em dash is trending in AI-generated writing.
  • Whether we should judge content based on how it was made—or how it makes us feel.
  • How to use AI tools without losing your authentic voice.
  • A mindset shift: from fearing AI to focusing on content that adds value.

Key takeaway: It's not about AI vs. human. It's about meaningful, high-quality writing—em dash or not.

This week, reflect on your own content. Are you creating from a place of intention and value? Whether it’s with AI tools or not, what matters is the impact.

Tune in, and tag a friend who’s still calling it the "ChatGPT hyphen" — we’ve got some educating to do :)

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