ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE USE OF AI TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC WRITING: BALANCING ASSISTANCE AND ORIGINALTY
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, academic writing, ethics, originality, plagiarism, academic integrity.Abstract
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has significantly transformed academic writing practices. AI-powered tools are increasingly used to support drafting, editing, and revising scholarly texts, offering substantial benefits in terms of efficiency, linguistic accuracy, and accessibility. However, the growing reliance on these tools raises complex ethical questions concerning originality, authorship, plagiarism, and academic integrity. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical considerations associated with the use of AI tools in academic writing. It explores the benefits and risks of AI-assisted writing, examines challenges related to originality and intellectual ownership, and discusses the responsibilities of authors and institutions. The study argues that ethical and transparent use of AI, guided by clear institutional policies and critical human oversight, can enhance academic writing while preserving core scholarly values.
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