I actually don’t think the post was AI generated. It’s written in the same kind of style high school students are supposed to write for English class. When I was high school I would write essays in that style for English class and I was in high school long before AI.

I think it’s entirely plausible that this kid chose to write their first HN post in that same formal style.

I could be wrong though. But I always wonder if there would be moments where someone writes a genuine thing and it’s mistaken for AI.