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Acknowledging Artificial Intelligence Use

When Do I Need to Acknowledge Use of an AI Tool?

Any assignments that allow the use of AI tools should include an acknowledgement of your AI use.

Do not assume that you are allowed to use AI tools on an assignment. Check with your instructor if you are unsure.     

How do I Acknowledge My Use of Artificial Intelligence?

  • Include an acknowledgement in an appendix to your assignment or in a location designated by your instructor.
  • Acknowledgement of how you used AI tools on an assignment should include the following:
    • The name of the tool used and a link to the website for the tool
    • A description of the type of task you used the tool to accomplish (e.g. generate text, generate images, edit text, generate code, etc)
    • A list of the specific of the specific prompt(s) used
    • An explanation of how you used the output in your final work
    • Include the original output with your assignment (if required)

Recommended Format

I acknowledge the use of [insert AI system(s) and link] to [specific use of generative artificial intelligence]. I entered the following prompt(s) on [date]: [list of prompt(s)]. The output from these prompt(s) was used to [explain use]. A copy of the original output is attached with my assignment.

Legend: [1] AI system(s) and link; [2] specific use of generative AI; [3] date AI prompt used; [4] prompt(s) used; [5] explanation of use

Examples of AI Acknowledgement

I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/) to generate materials for background research and self-study for this assignment. I entered the following prompt on 7 April 2024:

  • Write a 250 word summary about the history of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Add two references.

The original output was adapted and modified for the final response. A copy of the original output is attached with my assignment.

I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT ((https://chatgpt.com/) to refine the academic language and accuracy of my own work. I submitted my entire essay and entered the following prompt on 7 April 2024:

  • Improve the academic tone and accuracy of language, including grammatical structures, punctuation, and vocabulary.

The original output was adapted and modified for the final response. A copy of the original output is attached with my assignment.

I acknowledge the use of Bing Image Creator powered by DALL-E (https://www.bing.com/images/create) to generate an image of an alien landscape. I entered the following prompt on 7 April 2024:

  • "Alien landscape with multiple suns on the horizon. Digital art."

The output from this prompt was used as a decorative image on my PowerPoint presentation.