Agree! Using "furthermore" does not equate to using AI. Surely, it’s about the context, the frequency, and the intent behind the word’s use and not the word itself appearing and then an assumption of AI involvement.

Good writing is built on clarity, coherence, flow, and style, not the mere presence of certain phrases. Transition words like "furthermore" serve an important and legitimate function in linking ideas logically and enhancing readability. To dismiss them outright feels reductive and overlooks the nuance of language.