Generative AI Is My Research and Writing Partner. Should I Disclose It?

“If I use an AI tool to conduct research or help me create something, should I cite it as a source in my completed work? When you use artificial intelligence tools, how do you properly attribute them?

—Citation Searcher

Dear Quote,

The simple answer is if you use generative artificial intelligence For research purposes, disclosure may not be necessary. However, if you use Chat GPT or other artificial intelligence tools for synthesis.

Whenever you feel an ethical conflict about disclosing your work with artificial intelligence softwareI think you should ask yourself two guiding questions: Am I using artificial intelligence for research or composition? Maybe this recipient AI-assisted composition Would you feel misled if these tools were revealed to be synthetic rather than organic? Of course, these questions may not apply perfectly to every situation, and academia is certainly held to a higher standard when it comes to correct citations, but I fully believe that spending five minutes thinking about it can help you understand correct usage and avoid unnecessary trouble.

Distinguishing between research and creation is a crucial first step. If I use generative artificial intelligence as a unreliable encyclopedia This can lead me to other sources or broaden my perspective on a subject, but not as part of the actual writing, which I find less problematic and less likely to leave a stench of deception. Always double-check any facts you encounter in chatbot output and never quote ChatGPT output or confused page Serve as primary source of truth. Most chatbots can now link to external resources on the web, so you can click to read more. In this case, it can be considered as part of the information infrastructure. ChatGPT can be the road you’re traveling on, but the final destination should be some external link.

Suppose you decide to use a chatbot to draw the first draft, or have it provide text/images/audio/video to blend with your draft. In this case, I think it would be prudent to disclose the information. Even the Domino Cheese Bars in the Uber Eats app now include a disclaimer stating that the food description is generated by artificial intelligence and may list inaccurate ingredients.

Every time you use artificial intelligence to create and, in some cases, conduct research, you should be concerned with the second question. Essentially, ask yourself if a reader or viewer would feel cheated by later learning that part of what they experienced was generated by artificial intelligence. If so, out of respect for your audience, you should absolutely use proper attribution by explaining how to use the tool. Producing portions of this column without disclosure would not only violate WIRED’s policiesit was just a boring experience for both of us.

You can add context to your use of AI by first considering who will enjoy your work and your intentions in creating it. This background helps resolve tricky situations. In most cases, a work email Generated by artificial intelligence and proofread by you might be fine. Even so, using generative AI to draft a condolence email after the death would be an example of insensitivity, and it has become one. did happen. If the person on the other side of the communication is looking to connect with you on a personal, emotional level, consider closing that ChatGPT browser tab and pulling up a Notepad and pen.

“How can educators teach teenagers how to use artificial intelligence tools responsibly and ethically? Do the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the threats?

——Raise your hand