Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt

#229 – John Gillham: AI Detection, Google's Updates & Content Authenticity


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John Gillham is the founder of Originality.AI, a leading platform for detecting AI-generated content. In this episode, we dive deep into how AI detection technology works, Google's shifting stance on AI content, and what the March 2024 spam update means for marketers and content creators navigating the AI revolution.

John built and sold a successful content marketing agency before launching Originality.AI at the perfect momentβ€”right as ChatGPT exploded onto the scene. His unique perspective as both a former agency owner and AI detection pioneer gives us insider insights into how the content landscape is evolving and what strategies actually work in 2025.

πŸ”‘ Key Topics Covered:

  • How Originality.AI detects AI-generated content with 96%+ accuracy
  • Google's March 2024 spam update and mass de-indexing of AI-heavy sites
  • Why hybrid content strategies (human + AI) are dominating SEO
  • The rise of AI Overviews and what it means for organic traffic
  • Why "humanizer" tools often fail and create more problems
  • Portfolio approach to business sustainability in seasonal markets
  • AI dependency concerns in education and copywriting

πŸ” Episode Highlights:

  • Real data showing human copy outperforms AI in LinkedIn engagement
  • How Google's AI content policies keep shifting (and why that matters)
  • The hidden SEO risks most agencies don't know about AI content
  • Why omnichannel branding beats pure SEO plays in 2025
  • Practical strategies for staying compliant while leveraging AI tools


Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & John's Background01:36 – From Content Agency to AI Detection Pioneer 06:27 – Perfect Timing: Launching with ChatGPT's Rise10:05 – Google's March 2024 Spam Update Breakdown13:15 – SEO's New Reality: Fewer Clicks, Higher Conversions22:44 – Inside Originality.AI's Detection Technology28:28 – Why AI "Humanizers" Often Backfire32:04 – Data: Human vs AI Content Performance35:06 – AI in Education: Detection vs Reality


πŸ”— Connect with John Gillham:

  • Originality.AI: https://originality.ai


Connect with Jason Hunt:

  • Website: https://jayhunt.social
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmediaspeaker/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhuntofficial
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayhuntofficial


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