What does the ‘**’ mark in AI responses mean
We explain the cause of AI markdown copy errors and how to fix them. Also check out tips for removing the attached ** symbols and writing neatly.
When copying and pasting responses from generative artificial intelligence (AI), the '' symbols may remain before and after sentences. This is not an error; it is the markdown syntax used by AI to indicate bold text being shown asis.
AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude structure text using symbols such as asterisks, , and to make important parts stand out. However, Notepad and some document programs cannot interpret these marks, so the symbols may appear 그대로.
The article explains that this kind of formatting can be understood as a trace of AIgenerated writing. Therefore, when using AI for work, it advises asking it to remove markdown, or checking the formatting and symbols once more after copying.