Is ChatGPT plagiarizing?

Originally published on October 15, 2024 | Last modified on October 18, 2024

Created by Tim Morris, Chelsea Dixon & Liz Harris

Adapted by 'Joba Adisa

Overview

This lesson explores the ethical implications of generative AI, focusing on its impact on creativity and academic integrity. Through discussions, group activities, and a structured debate, students will explore the legal arguments surrounding generative AI’s use of public sources and form opinions about what constitutes plagiarism in AI-assisted writing.

AI & Writing

60 minutes

Digital Materials

Objectives

After this experience, students will be able to

Define and understand key concepts: plagiarism, copyright, and ownership.
Form an opinion on what constitutes plagiarism in the use of generative AI in writing.
Debate the ethical and legal implications of AI-generated content.

Questions explored

What is plagiarism, and how does it apply to AI-generated content?
What are the ethical and legal concerns around AI-generated content in terms of copyright and ownership?
How does the use of generative AI in writing affect academic integrity and creativity?

Key Terms

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI, Gen AI)

AI that creates new content like text, images, music, and voice by itself, showing creativity.

Plagiarism

Using and presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as your own without giving proper credit.

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