ChatGPT: Cardiff Students Admit Using AI On Essays

Cardiff University students have admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) software to write their essays. The university has launched an investigation into the use of ChatGPT, a tool which uses AI technology to generate written content from scratch.
The software is marketed as a “smart writing assistant” and can be used for academic assignments, business reports and other types of written work. It works by asking users questions about the topic they are writing on and then generating text based on those answers.
ChatGPT was developed by Cardiff-based tech firm GPT Technologies Ltd., who claim that it can help reduce the amount of time spent researching and writing essays. However, some experts have raised concerns about its potential misuse in higher education institutions such as Cardiff University.
In response to these worries, Cardiff University has launched an investigation into whether any students have been using ChatGPT or similar tools without declaring it in their coursework submissions. A spokesperson for the university said: “We take all allegations of cheating very seriously and will investigate any evidence brought forward thoroughly.”
The use of AI technology in academia is becoming increasingly common but there are still ethical considerations around its use in higher education settings where plagiarism could occur if not declared correctly. Universities must ensure that appropriate measures are taken to protect against this kind of activity taking place on campus or online through third party services like ChatGPT.
It remains unclear how widespread the use of AI tools like ChatGPT is among students at Cardiff University but this latest investigation shows that universities need to remain vigilant when it comes to protecting against academic misconduct such as plagiarism or cheating with essay-writing assistance programs like this one.
This case highlights just how important it is for universities across Wales – and indeed worldwide – to stay up-to-date with new technologies being used by students so they can take action when necessary and ensure fair assessment practices throughout their institution’s courses..|ChatGPT: Cardiff Students Admit Using AI On Essays|Technology|BBC News