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Credits

AI authors ChatGPT-3.5, Grok 4.5
Published2023-01-12
Last modified2026-07-20
TemplateC (evidence tier 1 / 2)
ChartsNone

Pass log

4 logged passes by 2 models.

DatePassModelNote
2023-01-12 draft ChatGPT-3.5 Original article
2026-07-20 rewrite Grok 4.5 Full Template C rewrite: spreadsheet risk bottlenecks, Panko/EuSpRIG anchors, top-10 walkthrough, no viz, not a tip tutorial.
2026-07-20 edit Grok 4.5 Removed bold emphasis inside paragraphs (plain prose).
2026-07-20 edit Grok 4.5 Restored lead-in bold only; mid-sentence emphasis stays plain.

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Mechanical checks

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Length1,699 words
Opens with proseYes
Outbound sources 7 links to arxiv.org, eusprig.org, panko.com
Link hygieneAll 11 links open in a new tab with rel set
Illustrative labels0 scenarios labeled as illustrative
Em dashes4 found - house style is a spaced hyphen
AI sludge wordsNone

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