AI has become an integral part of our lives. We have tools that generate text, help us with research, generate images, and even personal AI assistants. Advancement in AI has changed the learning perspective of students. Just ask AI and you will have all the information you need about “any” topic. But wait a minute! Is submitting AI generated work as your own an ethical practice? The answer is a big “NO”. It is highly unethical and is a serious form of plagiarism.
Can AI generated Content Be Detected?
AI generated text can be easily recognized and detected because it follows a certain pattern and lacks depth. But if you are unable to recognize it yourself, don’t worry, there are tools that can detect AI generated text seamlessly. Whether it’s generated by ChatGPT, Google Gemini or any other generative AI tool or chatbot.
Let’s discuss the most reliable and subscription-free AI detection tools available on the internet.
Copyleaks
Copyleaks is the most accurate and subscription-free AI detection tool that uses advanced algorithms to identify AI generated content. It offers comprehensive reports and can detect the specific tool used for generating the content. It can also detect plagiarized content.
Key Features
- Scans and compares text across billions of web pages.
- Provides detailed reports on originality.
- Supports multiple languages.
- Easy and user friendly navigation and user experience.
Writer
Writer is another AI detection tool focused on maintaining the integrity of written content by providing detailed analysis and reports.
Key Features
- Real time AI detection.
- User friendly interface.
- Comprehensive content analysis.
- Integration with popular writing platforms.
QuillBot
QuillBot is widely used for its paraphrasing capabilities, but it can also detect plagiarized and AI generated content. This dual functionality makes it a unique tool.
Key features
- Paraphrasing and AI detection at the same time.
- Support multiple languages.
- User friendly interface and navigation.
- Multiple writing styles and tones.
Zero GPT
It is specifically designed to detect GPT generated text. Given the rise of GPT 3.5 and 4o this tool is useful in recognition of content generated by different models of GPT.
Key features
- Tailored to detect GPT based text.
- High accuracy and reliability.
- Easy to use with simplified reports.
- Helps maintain academic honesty.
GPT Zero
Similar to Zero GPT designed to detect GPT-based content. Seamless user experience with a high accuracy rate.
Key Features
- Specialized in detecting GPT-based content.
- Simple and effective interface.
- Provides detailed analysis of text.
- Essential for upholding academic honesty.
Scribbr
Scribbr is a well-known name in the academic community for its plagiarism detection service. It has now expanded to include AI detection, making it a useful tool for ensuring the originality of the content.
Key features
- Comprehensive plagiarism and AI detection.
- Detailed originality reports.
- Easy integration with educational systems.
- Trusted by students and teachers worldwide.
Tips for Students
- Always try to create original work and do not rely too much on AI, as it only erodes your critical thinking abilities.
- Run your work through AI detection tools mentioned above to verify the originality of your work.
- Learn to develop your writing skills to avoid dependence on AI.
- Use AI only for getting hands-on information, do not submit AI generated work as your own.
- AI is great for generating ideas, summarizing dense articles and quick information about new topics. Do not depend on it completely and always double check the information from reliable sources.
Tips for Teachers
- Use the above-mentioned tool to check assignments and ensure academic honesty.
- Educate students about the ethical implications of AI and academic honesty.
- Encourage students to produce original content and reward them for doing so.
- Take strict actions against students who misuse AI and put aside intellectual integrity.
In this age of robust technology and Artificial Intelligence the line between human generated and AI generated content might get blurred. However, maintaining academic integrity is crucial. AI should not lead us to where we lack originality and lose our critical thinking abilities.
AI has become an integral part of our lives. We have tools that generate text, help us with research, generate images, and even personal AI assistants. Advancement in AI has changed the learning perspective of students. Just ask AI and you will have all the information you need about “any” topic. But wait a minute! Is submitting AI generated work as your own an ethical practice? The answer is a big “NO”. It is highly unethical and is a serious form of plagiarism.
If you want to know about the ethical use of AI, check out this ChatGPT Beginners Guide developed by Menstige.
