Several different solutions exist for detecting AI-generated text. Some companies are developing software to do so.
"How To Spot AI-Generated Text" by Melissa Heikkilä (MIT Technology Review, Dec. 19, 2022) has a good overview of the problem and strategies people use for AI text detection.
Highlighted Articles (most recent articles listed first):
ChatGPT in Academic Writing: A Scientometric Analysis of Literature Published Between 2022 and 2023
by Gergely Ferenc Lendvai, June 22, 2025 (Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics)
This open access paper reviews the disruptive role of ChatGPT in academic writing, focusing on its implications for scholarly practices and emerging ethical challenges. The findings reveal widespread recognition of ChatGPT's value in enhancing writing and supporting innovative educational frameworks, especially for non-native speakers. Concerns persist regarding hallucinated references, plagiarism, authorship ethics, and the reliability of AI-detection tools. The paper accentuates the need for proactive oversight and policy development to ensure responsible integration of generative AI in research and education.
In the Room Where It Happens: Generative AI Policy Creation in Higher Education
by Esther Brandon, Lance Eaton, Dana Gavin and Allison Papini, May 29, 2025 (Educause Review)
In December 2023, the authors explored what it would take to develop a robust and meaningful policy for generative AI's use in higher education. Since then, institutional AI policy development has fallen short of their expectations. They have found (through direct observation and discussions with others) that colleges and universities generally are not prioritizing a diverse range of stakeholders in the decision-making process. This article provides additional guidance and direction to those who may want to get involved in—and invite others to join—conversations about the role of generative AI at their institutions.
Making AI Generative for Higher Education: Adoption and Challenges Among Instructors and Researchers
by Clare Baytas and Dylan Ruediger, May 1, 2025 (Ithaka S+R)
In Fall 2023, Ithaka S+R launched a collective research project with the objective of studying generative AI’s impact on teaching, learning, and research at the postsecondary level. This resulting report focused on answering the following questions: to what degree are instructors and researchers adopting generative AI, and how is this changing their approaches and practices in teaching and research? What challenges are they facing in the aftermath of generative AI’s emergence? What kinds of support have they benefited from, and what kinds of support do they still need?
ChatGPT in Higher Education - A Synthesis of the Literature and a Future Research Agenda
by Pritpal Singh Bhullar, Mahesh Joshi, and Ritesh Chugh, May 2, 2024 (Education and Information Technologies)
This study examines the most influential articles, leading journals, and productive countries concerning citations and publications related to ChatGPT in higher education, while also shedding light on emerging thematic and geographic clusters within research on ChatGPT’s role and challenges in teaching and learning at higher education institutions.
Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for Students, with Prompts
by Ethan R. Mollick and Lilach Mollick, June 12, 2023 (SSRN)
The authors propose seven approaches for utilizing AI in classrooms. The aim is to help students learn with and about AI, with practical strategies designed to mitigate risks such as complacency about the AI's output, errors, and biases. By challenging students to remain the "human in the loop", the authors aim to enhance learning outcomes while ensuring that AI serves as a supportive tool rather than a replacement.
Using AI to Implement Effective Teaching Strategies in Classrooms: Five Strategies, Including Prompts
by Ethan R. Mollick and Lilach Mollick, March 24, 2023 (SSRN)
This paper provides guidance for using AI to quickly and easily implement evidence-based teaching strategies that instructors can integrate into their teaching.
A Computer Wrote this Paper: What Chat GPT Means for Education, Research, and Writing
by Lea Bishop, Jan. 27, 2023 (SSRN)
After giving ChatGPT several prompts about writing and the Socratic method, the author evaluates what ChatGPT does well - but also discusses that it lacks the ability to think critically.
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Prior to (or Instead of) Using Chat GPT With Your Students, by Autumn Caine, Is a Liminal Space blog, Jan. 18, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations is a May 2023 policy report created by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. This report addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for AI use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals, while evaluating and limiting key risks.
