Is using ChatGPT plagiarism?

Using ChatGPT or another AI tool isn't automatically plagiarism - but presenting AI-generated text as your own original work without acknowledgement can be.

If you use AI to help generate, rephrase, or summarise content and then submit it as your own writing, that counts as plagiarism because the ideas and wording are not genuinely yours.

To use AI responsibly:

• Treat AI-generated text as a source - edit, fact-check, and rephrase it in your own words.
• Always follow your institution's AI usage policy, as many universities now require disclosure of AI assistance.
• Use AI tools for inspiration or structure, not for full answers.

Viper's AI detection can identify writing patterns typical of large language models, so if you use AI tools, make sure your final work genuinely reflects your own understanding and analysis.