It's unfortunate, but to come across as genuine now I think you have to actively avoid AI-isms.
In this case it feels AI generated with human polish, or vice versa. A couple tells are "One caveat worth stating up front..." and of course, "...the shape of the language itself...".
> It's unfortunate, but to come across as genuine now I think you have to actively avoid AI-isms.
I actually think this might be a good thing? I'm way more aware of cliches and filler in my writing these days, and it almost always reads better when I just remove them and plainly say the thing.