Human–AI Content Source Detection Using Dual Classification Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Distinguishing between human-generated and AI-generated digital content, particularly in the context of software code, has become challenging due to the capabilities of Generative AI engines like ChatGPT, leading to issues with plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Innovation Solution

A system and method utilizing supervised learning techniques to train human and computer classification models on known digital content samples, allowing for the analysis of new content to predict the source of creation, with a focus on differentiating between human and GenAI contributions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If Generative AI engines are used to produce digital content, then productivity and data generation speed are improved, but the ability to distinguish human-generated from AI-generated content deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata generation speedVSAvoidcontent source differentiation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification by training separate human and computer classification models on digital content samples before actual analysis. These pre-trained models enable rapid differentiation of content sources without compromising accuracy, resolving the contradiction between fast AI content generation and accurate source identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The classification system is segmented into multiple specialized models: a human classification model trained on human-generated content and a computer classification model trained on AI-generated content. This segmentation allows each model to specialize in detecting specific patterns, improving overall differentiation accuracy while maintaining efficient processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If multiple classification models are trained on digital content samples, then measurement precision for source identification is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesource identification accuracyVSAvoidmodel training and analysis system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The classification models are designed to be universal and adaptable to different types of digital content (text, code, images, audio). The same human and computer classification models can analyze various content formats by training on diverse samples, reducing the need for separate specialized models for each content type and thereby managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses copying of training samples and model architectures to create multiple instances of classification models. Instead of designing entirely new models for each scenario, the system replicates and adapts proven model structures, simplifying the development and deployment process while maintaining high identification accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Reliability

If digital content is analyzed with multiple classification models, then reliability of credit assignment is improved, but analysis time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecredit assignment accuracyVSAvoidcontent analysis time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial analysis by focusing on the most discriminative features and portions of digital content that best indicate human or AI generation. Rather than analyzing every aspect of the content equally, the models concentrate on key patterns, reducing computational overhead and analysis time while maintaining reliable credit assignment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The classification models incorporate feedback mechanisms where analysis results from one model inform the processing in another. The human and computer classification models work iteratively, with feedback loops that allow the system to converge on accurate credit assignment more efficiently, reducing overall analysis time while improving reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250322291A1Differentiating between human-generated and AI-generated digital content
Publication Date: 2025.10.16 DIGICERT INC
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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for predicting whether digital content is generated by a human or by a machine. In one implementation, a method includes a step of receiving digital content to be tested. The method further includes a step of analyzing the digital content with respect to both a human classification model associated with a specific individual and a computer classification model associated with a specific Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) engine. In addition, based on results of analyzing the digital content, the method includes a step of predicting whether credit for creating the digital content is to be assigned to the specific individual or the GenAI engine.