## 7.4. AI recognition

It takes time to properly account for your use of AI. Sometimes it may be tempting to skip this step—after all, how likely is it that you’ll get caught? More likely than you might think. Teachers can recognize when AI is the actual author of a text in several ways.

1. Style and tone differences:
   - AI-generated text often has a different writing style than your previous work. Teachers or supervisors may notice:
     - sudden shifts in style
     - unnaturally smooth sentences
     - or an overly general, ‘polished’ tone
2. Content inconsistencies:
   - AI can produce incorrect or fabricated information (hallucinations), such as:
     - non-existent sources or quotes
     - illogical reasoning
     - or superficial explanations of complex concepts
3. Detection tools:
   - There are tools that attempt to identify AI-generated text (such as Turnitin AI Detection or GPTZero). These are not 100% reliable but can prompt further investigation.
4. Comparison with previous work:
   - If your earlier assignments or writing samples are available, teachers may notice differences in style, depth, or structure.
5. Lack of substantiation:
   - AI texts often lack proper source references or contain vague citations without verifiable literature.