## 7.2. AI and plagiarism: risks and tips

A recent form of plagiarism occurs when you use AI-generated output without indicating its origin. After all, it is based on existing texts or ideas. By not acknowledging this, you act as if the texts or ideas are your own. It is therefore important to indicate when you use AI and how you have done so.

These are the main risks of using AI in relation to plagiarism:

1. Unintentional plagiarism

Users adopt AI output without realizing that it is based on existing texts or ideas. Without proper source citation, this can be considered plagiarism.

Tip: Treat AI output as an external source. Check and rewrite it in your own words, citing the source where necessary.

2. Self-plagiarism through the reuse of AI-generated text.

If you use AI to rewrite or reuse previous texts without disclosing it, this may be considered self-plagiarism.

Tip: Be transparent about reuse and mention the use of AI in your work.

3. Loss of authorship

If you let AI write a large part of your text, it becomes unclear who the ‘author’ is. This can lead to questions about ownership and integrity.

Tip: Use AI as a tool, not as a substitute. You remain responsible for the content.

4. Invisible sources

AI tools often do not provide clear source references. If you adopt AI-generated output without knowing its origin, you may unintentionally commit plagiarism.

Tip: Use AI output only as a starting point. Search for the original source before incorporating it.

5. Laziness

AI makes it easy to generate texts quickly. This can lead to superficial work and skipping critical thinking or personal analysis.

Tip: Use AI to deepen your thinking, not to replace it. Reflect on what you want to say yourself.