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Not by themselves. Plenty of skilled writers use em dashes on purpose. What signals AI is the frequency: two or three per paragraph, used where a comma or period would work fine.

Treat heavy em dash use as one clue, not proof. Weigh it alongside the vocabulary, rhythm, and detail tells before you decide.

Published September 20, 2026 | Signs of AI Writing