The AI text detection program, Pangram, claims near-perfect accuracy in identifying machine-generated text. However, investigations reveal the software only analyzes the surface-level linguistic features of writing. Pangram does not assess deeper elements of text quality or authorship. This means it struggles to understand what constitutes genuine writing and cannot reliably determine if a human wrote a piece. The program’s limitations raise questions about its trustworthiness as a sole indicator of AI-generated content. Critics suggest relying solely on Pangram could lead to false accusations and an inaccurate assessment of authorship. The tool’s focus on language patterns overlooks crucial aspects of writing, such as originality and intent.