THE ETHICIST-Q TAP

 

I am a college professor who also takes classes thanks to a tuition benefit. I was recently experimenting with multiple A.I. apps and decided to use the topic of a group presentation as a test case.

While some apps are known for generating unique new language with every use, not all do that, especially the ones that are designed to function more like search engines.

On one of those platforms, I found a word-for-word script for what a team member had passed off as his own work in a group presentation.

This isn't plagiarism, because the words were not taken from another person. The professor did not have an A.I. policy, which our school identifies as a best practice but not a requirement.

In terms of my own academic integrity, am I in the clear to let this go, or do I need to report it? Should I confront my classmate? - [ Name Withheld ]

! The analysis, conclusion and advice will be published in the next follow up publishing.!

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