Where's the Line? The Ethics of Using AI Autocomplete in Writing
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Jonathan Bailey
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Summary
This article explores the ethical gray areas of using AI in writing, particularly focusing on AI autocomplete tools. It distinguishes between clearly unethical uses (full AI generation, rewriting others' work) and more acceptable uses (proofreading, brainstorming, organizing thoughts). The piece questions where the line should be drawn between legitimate assistance and cheating, especially for students, journalists, and authors.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIf you are a student, a journalist, an author, or just someone who wants or needs to write, you have a lot of dubious ways to integrate AI into your process.
You could, of course, use AI to generate a work whole cloth. You could use it to 'rewrite' what someone else wrote.
AI proofreading and spell checking are largely accepted. AI can also be useful in organizing thoughts, brainstorming, and finding sources.
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