The Ethics of Using AI in the Research Process
Most of the tools explored in this guide function as AI-assisted tools, rather than Generative AI like ChatGPT. This important distinction means that using these tools is not equivalent to creating new content. The scholarly conversation about this issue is ongoing and growing--to dig deeper, try a literature review. 😉
Researcher Razia Aliani perhaps says it best: "Using AI in Research is Ethical, NOT using it responsibly ISN'T." For more resources on this topic, please see our guide on Plagiarism, AI & ChatGPT.
