,If I use an AI tool for research or to help create something, should I cite it as a source in my completed work? How do you properly attribute AI tools when they use them?
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The simple answer is that if you are using Generative AI For research purposes, disclosure is probably not necessary. Nevertheless, attribution is probably required if you use chatgpt Or any other AI tool for composition.
Whenever you feel morally conflicted about disclosing your association with an AI softwareHere are two guiding questions I think you should ask yourself: Did I use AI for research or creation? and may be the recipient of AI-assisted creation Would you feel misled if it turned out that the tools were synthetic rather than organic? Of course, these questions cannot perfectly map every situation, and academics are certainly held to a higher standard when it comes to proper citation, yet I sincerely believe that Taking five minutes to reflect can help you understand proper usage and avoid unnecessary headaches.
Differentiating between research and composition is an important first step. If I'm using generative AI in a way incredible encyclopedia It may point me to other sources or broaden my perspective on a topic, but not as part of the actual writing, I find this less problematic and unlikely to leave the stench of deception. Always double-check any facts you encounter in the chatbot's output, and never reference ChatGPT output. distraction page As the primary source of truth. Most chatbots can now link to external sources on the web, so you can click through to read more. In this context, think of it as part of the information infrastructure. ChatGPT can be the road you drive on, but the final destination must be an external link.
Let's say you've decided to use a chatbot to sketch out a first draft, or bring it along with you to mix the writing/images/audio/video. In this case, I think it's wise to err on the side of disclosure. Even Domino's Cheese Sticks in the Uber Eats app now include a disclaimer that the food's description was generated by AI and may have incorrect ingredients listed.
Every time you use AI for creation, and in some cases for research, you should pay attention to another question. Essentially, ask yourself whether the reader or viewer would feel cheated after learning later that what they experienced was generated by AI. If so, you should use appropriate attribution, explaining how you used the tool, out of respect for your audience. It would not only be counterproductive to prepare parts of this column without disclosure WIRED's policyIt would also be a dry and unwelcoming experience for both of us.
By first considering the people who are enjoying your work and your intentions for creating it, you can add context to your AI use. That context helps in getting out of difficult situations. In most cases, a work email Generated by AI and proofread by you is probably fine. Still, using generic AI to draft condolence emails after a death would be an example of insensitivity – and something that actually happenedIf someone on the other side of the communication wants to connect with you on a personal, emotional level, consider closing that ChatGate browser tab and taking one out. notepad and pen,
“How can teachers teach teens to use AI tools responsibly and ethically? “Do the benefits of AI outweigh the risks?”
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