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Where Do We Draw the Line When It Comes to AI Writing and Plagiarism?

With the rapid integration of AI into daily life, an ethical debate is at the center — is AI-generated content considered plagiarism and is using AI considered cheating?

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Introduction

Our text compare tool is a fantastic, lightweight tool that provides plagiarism checks between two documents. Whether you are a student, blogger or publisher, this tool offers a great solution to detect and compare similarities between any two pieces of text. In this article, I will discuss the different ways to use the tool, the primary features of the tool and who this tool is for. There is an FAQ at the bottom if you run into any issues when trying to use the tool.

What makes Originality.ai’s text comparison tool stand out?

Keyword density helper – This tool comes with a built-in keyword density helper in some ways similar to the likes of SurferSEO or MarketMuse the difference being, ours is free! This feature shows the user the frequency of single or two word keywords in a document, meaning you can easily compare an article you have written against a competitor to see the major differences in keyword densities. This is especially useful for SEO’s who are looking to optimize their blog content for search engines and improve the blog’s visibility.

Ways to compare

File compare – Text comparison between files is a breeze with our tool. Simply select the files you would like to compare, hit “Upload” and our tool will automatically insert the content into the text area, then simply hit “Compare” and let our tool show you where the differences in the text are. By uploading a file, you can still check the keyword density in your content.

URL compare

Comparing text between URLs is effortless with our tool. Simply paste the URL you would like to get the content from (in our example we use a fantastic blog post by Sherice Jacob found here) hit “Submit URL” and our tool will automatically retrieve the contents of the page and paste it into the text area, then simply click “Compare” and let our tool highlight the difference between the URLs. This feature is especially useful for checking keyword density between pages!

Simple text compare

You can also easily compare text by copying and pasting it into each field, as demonstrated below.

Features of Originality.ai’s Text Compare Tool

Ease of use

Our text compare tool is created with the user in mind, it is designed to be accessible to everyone. Our tool allows users to upload files or enter a URL to extract text, this along with the lightweight design ensures a seamless experience. The interface is simple and straightforward, making it easy for users to compare text and detect the diff.

Multiple text file format support

Our tool provides support for a variety of different text files and microsoft word formats including pdf file, .docx, .odt, .doc, and .txt, giving users the ability to compare text from different sources with ease. This makes it a great solution for students, bloggers, and publishers who are looking for file comparison in different formats.

Protects intellectual property

Our text comparison tool helps you protect your intellectual property and helps prevent plagiarism. This tool provides an accurate comparison of texts, making it easy to ensure that your work is original and not copied from other sources. Our tool is a valuable resource for anyone looking to maintain the originality of their content.

User Data Privacy

Our text compare tool is secure and protects user data privacy. No data is ever saved to the tool, the users’ text is only scanned and pasted into the tool’s text area. This makes certain that users can use our tool with confidence, knowing their data is safe and secure.

Compatibility

Our text comparison tool is designed to work seamlessly across all size devices, ensuring maximum compatibility no matter your screen size. Whether you are using a large desktop monitor, a small laptop, a tablet or a smartphone, this tool adjusts to your screen size. This means that users can compare texts and detect the diff anywhere without the need for specialized hardware or software. This level of accessibility makes it an ideal solution for students or bloggers who value the originality of their work and need to compare text online anywhere at any time.

AI is quickly being integrated into our daily lives and making its presence known across countless industries and professions. One of the biggest ethical debates at the center of it all is the very topic of this article — is AI-generated content considered plagiarism, or to put it another way, is using AI cheating? 

As models like ChatGPT produce increasingly more human-sounding, authentic content, the real question becomes, where do we draw the line with AI cheating?

But before we jump into the ethics of AI writing, plagiarism, and if using AI is considered cheating, it’s important to distinguish exactly what AI-generated content is.

What Exactly Is AI-Generated Content?

Humans write based on their vast knowledge of personal experiences, anecdotes, perspectives, opinions, and emotions. AI models pour out information based on the content they’ve been trained on. AI has, in essence, been trained in the art of prediction and patterns. It can predict the next words (or set of words) that would be most appropriate in a given situation, based on the context of the question. 

Is AI-Generated Content Plagiarism?

Is AI-generated content plagiarism, or is AI writing cheating? It seems like a simple question. However, to answer it, we need to understand two main parts of the question — the originality or authenticity of the text and the intent.

The Originality and Authenticity of the Text

Although AI is writing 'new' content, it’s still drawing upon a vast library of existing information. If it happens to generate a phrase or sentence that matches something someone wrote before, just by chance through its patterns and algorithms, even if it was unintentional, does that count as plagiarism or AI cheating? By most modern definitions, it does. 

The Intent

The second issue to explore is the intent. Is AI cheating? With plagiarism, there’s often an intention to deceive someone by passing off another person’s work or ideas as your own. Since AI doesn’t have a consciousness and therefore can’t have intentions behind its actions, is it really plagiarizing? 

Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

As this is a very modern problem that has suddenly sprung up on us, both academics and content creators alike have drawn a line in the sand with regard to AI, plagiarism, and if AI writing is cheating. Here’s what they’ve currently decided, keeping in mind that with new developments in AI or new learning models these points can change at any time. 

AI Needs a Human-in-the-Loop

Right now, AI is like an infant taking its first steps. It's a little shaky, a little uncertain, and definitely not to be left unsupervised. Content creators can leverage AI just as they would any other type of writing tools to help them in the process. However, at the end of the day, the work should be more their style than something blatantly using AI-generated writing for cheating.

AI Generated Content Needs Citations

Academics agree that if certain information or the structuring of a sentence is pulled directly from an AI, it should be cited just like any other resource. This helps the writer or student more accurately refine their writing and gives readers an idea of how AI has played a role in the research and writing process. 

Transparency in Use

Whether you’re a student, blogger, copywriter, or other content professional, you should always be open and transparent about the use of AI. Transparency builds your credibility and authenticity as an expert in your field to maintain greater trust with your audience, so they can judge the quality of your content on its merits. 

Use of Plagiarism Detection Tools

In order to spot the key differences between AI-written content and human-written content, many website owners, marketing agencies, and institutions use plagiarism detection and AI-writing detection tools like Originality.ai.

Although there are instances of false positives (no AI writing tool can reach 100% accuracy), ongoing developments and major technological breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language processing have made these programs much more accurate and detailed. 

Setting Appropriate Boundaries

Although AI can be a powerful tool for generating content, outlines, and ideas, some areas of writing still benefit the most from human intervention. This is especially true if you are trying to hook prospects based on emotion, sharing a personal experience, or expecting a more subtle, nuanced understanding of specific topics. 

What Might the Future Look Like in Terms of AI and Plagiarism?

Despite AI developing and evolving by leaps and bounds, you can expect there to continue to be the question of (and blurred lines between) what is and isn’t plagiarism or AI cheating. Given that AI can now pass the bar exam for attorneys, write full novels and screenplays and tackle other Herculean tasks, it wouldn’t be a far leap to say that it can create things that are on par with human creations — if it's given the right prompts and training.

And with that in mind, would it then benefit from the same protections as human authors and creators? Would we change the definition of 'original content'? It remains to be seen.

One thing is certain, there’s a definite need for balance when it comes to AI writing and plagiarism, so that using AI doesn’t result in cheating. At the very heart of the matter, boundaries and ethical guidelines need to be set up and held to — to leverage AI like the tool it is without compromising on the creativity and depth that makes human writing so authentic. 

If you’re concerned about plagiarism with AI writing tools and want to check your writer’s or student’s work, try Originality.ai now for the most accurate AI detection currently available. With its thorough plagiarism detection and AI writing detection, Originality.ai can be used on a case-by-case basis to scan for AI writing or plagiarized material using the latest machine learning and AI technology. 

With scans starting as low as 1 cent per 100 words, it’s an excellent way to protect your writing and ensure that your content is both accurate and unique.

Sherice Jacob

Sherice Jacob is a seasoned copywriter and content professional fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan, with over 25 years of experience crafting high-converting copy. Passionate about AI, she enjoys exploring the new innovations and possibilities it brings to the world of content creation.

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