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5 Things to Add to Any AI Script

A simple checklist to make your AI-assisted scripts compliant with YouTube's 2025 authenticity policy. With real before/after examples.

Quick Reference

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Personal Story
2
Specific Numbers
3
Clear Opinion
4
AI Language Patterns
5
"Mistake I Made" Moment
#1

Add a Personal Story

Include at least one personal anecdote, experience, or observation that only you could share.

Even a quick "When I first tried this..." or "Last week I noticed..." works.

Before

"Productivity is important for content creators. Many people struggle to stay focused and complete their work on time."

Generic statement
No personal connection
Could be written by anyone
After

"I used to think I was just lazy. But after tracking my work for 30 days, I realized I was losing 3 hours daily to context switching between tabs."

Personal experience
Specific timeframe
Real data point
#2

Include Specific Numbers

Replace vague claims with concrete data, measurements, or statistics from your own experience.

Real numbers don't have to be impressive—they just need to be specific and true.

Before

"This strategy can significantly improve your YouTube performance and help you get better results over time."

Vague "significantly"
No measurable claims
Generic promise
After

"After implementing this, my CTR jumped from 4.2% to 7.1% in 3 weeks. My average view duration increased by 47 seconds."

Exact percentages
Specific timeframe
Multiple data points
#3

State a Clear Opinion

Take a stance on something. AI models avoid controversy—humans have preferences and hot takes.

Disagree with common advice, pick favorites, or share unpopular opinions you genuinely hold.

Before

"There are various approaches to thumbnail design. Different strategies work for different creators and niches."

Neutral fence-sitting
No clear stance
AI-like balance
After

"Face thumbnails are overrated. I know every guru pushes them, but my faceless thumbnails consistently outperform by 2x. Here's why."

Strong opinion
Contrarian stance
Backed by experience
#4

Remove AI Language Patterns

Cut hedging phrases, formulaic transitions, and overly formal language that screams "AI wrote this."

Read your script aloud. If it sounds like a corporate memo, rewrite it like you're texting a friend.

Before

"Furthermore, it is important to note that this approach can potentially yield beneficial results. Additionally, one might consider..."

"Furthermore"
"It is important to note"
"Potentially"
"One might consider"
After

"Here's the thing though—this actually works. I was skeptical too until I tried it. Let me show you exactly what happened."

Conversational tone
Direct language
Personality
#5

Add a "Mistake I Made" Moment

Share something that went wrong, a lesson learned the hard way, or a misconception you used to have.

Vulnerability builds trust and proves human authorship. AI doesn't have embarrassing failures.

Before

"Following these best practices will help ensure your success. Apply these proven strategies to achieve optimal results."

Perfect advice
No vulnerability
No learning journey
After

"I wasted 6 months doing this wrong. I thought posting daily was the answer—turns out I was just burning out while my retention tanked."

Admits failure
Specific mistake
Shows growth

Your Compliance Checklist

Add a Personal Story
Include at least one personal anecdote, experience, or observation that only you could share.
Include Specific Numbers
Replace vague claims with concrete data, measurements, or statistics from your own experience.
State a Clear Opinion
Take a stance on something. AI models avoid controversy—humans have preferences and hot takes.
Remove AI Language Patterns
Cut hedging phrases, formulaic transitions, and overly formal language that screams "AI wrote this."
Add a "Mistake I Made" Moment
Share something that went wrong, a lesson learned the hard way, or a misconception you used to have.
Script Title: _______________________Date: __________

Bonus: Quick Fixes for Common Issues

Replace These Phrases

"It's important to note...""Here's the thing..."
"Additionally...""And..." or "Plus..."
"In conclusion...""So here's my take..."
"It can be said...""I think..."
"One might consider...""Try this..."

Easy Authenticity Adds

"When I first started..."
"Last [week/month] I tried..."
"My results showed [specific number]..."
"I disagree with [common advice] because..."
"I made the mistake of..."
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