Content Classification: Two Levels That Actually Work
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Content Classification: Two Levels That Actually Work
Not all AI output needs the same level of review. Here’s a simple approach:
Level 1: For Your Eyes Only
- AI draft is fine with minimal review
- Speed matters more than polish
- Examples: meeting notes, personal research summaries, brainstorming, internal to-do lists, first drafts you’ll rewrite anyway
Level 2: Client-Facing
- AI draft plus your expertise and review before sending
- Must show your knowledge, not generic templates
- Examples: client proposals, published articles, customer emails, social media posts, anything with your name or business name attached
The Quick Check for Level 2 Content:
- Could any business in my industry send this exact text? (If yes, rewrite with your specifics)
- Does this show my actual expertise or just template knowledge?
- Would a knowledgeable reader suspect this is unedited AI output?
- Have I verified every factual claim?
AI Slop Red Flags:
- Generic superlatives (“impressive,” “industry-leading,” “innovative solutions”)
- Flattery sandwich pattern (compliment-pitch-compliment)
- Perfect grammar with zero original insights
- Could apply to any business with find-and-replace on the company name
- Lacks specific data, examples, or contextual knowledge
Pause and apply: Take your last five AI-assisted outputs and sort them into Level 1 (your eyes only) and Level 2 (client-facing). Did any Level 2 content go out without your full review? That’s your risk exposure right now.