The Futility of AI Detection: Why OpenAI Says No Tool Can Reliably Spot AI Text

OpenAI’s APAC Education Head, Michael Chick, has dropped a bombshell: no tool can reliably detect AI-generated text. This isn’t just a minor technical hurdle; it’s a fundamental shift that challenges our understanding of content authenticity, particularly in education and publishing, and demands a radical rethink of how we engage with AI by 2026.