Judgment in the Age of AI · Article 22
“Using AI” ranges from spelling correction to generating research analysis and cannot be covered by one universal statement. Disclosure should reflect how much AI affected content, evidence and the reader’s judgement, while following the specific rules of a school, journal, employer or client.
Match disclosure to the level of influence
| Level of use | Suggested disclosure |
|---|---|
| Minor editing | Routine spelling and formatting assistance may follow the institution’s policy |
| Rewriting or translation | If expression changes substantially or text is sensitive, name the tool and purpose |
| Generated passages, images or code | Identify the assisted parts and describe human review |
| Data analysis or conclusions | Record tool, version, date, input, validation and limitations in detail |
What a useful disclosure answers
- Which tool and approximate version were used?
- For which step, rather than merely “AI was used”?
- What checking, rewriting or independent validation did a person perform?
- Which authorship and decision responsibilities were not delegated?
A short form you can adapt
Generative AI assisted with organisation and language. The author selected the arguments and sources, verified factual claims, completed the final edit and accepts responsibility for the work.
Disclosure does not transfer responsibility to a tool. It makes the production process visible; greater influence requires more specific records.
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