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Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College

AI in Education EditorialUpdated June 2, 20261 min readRead source
Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College
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Illustration: New York Magazine This article was featured in One Great Story , New York ’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. Chungin “Roy” Lee stepped onto Columbia University’s campus this past fall and, by his own admission, proceeded to use generative artificial intelligence to cheat on nearly every assignment. As a computer-science major, he depended on AI for his introductory programming classes: “I’d just dump the prompt into ChatGPT and hand in whatever it spat

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What is an AI plagiarism checker and how does it differ from traditional plagiarism detection?
An AI plagiarism checker can detect both copied text and AI-generated content, whereas traditional tools like early Turnitin only matched text against known sources. Modern tools such as Copyleaks combine source-matching with AI writing detection, giving educators a more complete picture of submission authenticity.
Can AI plagiarism checkers detect paraphrased content?
Yes, advanced AI plagiarism checkers use semantic similarity analysis — comparing meaning rather than exact wording — to catch paraphrased text. This makes them effective against students who run source material through paraphrasing tools before submitting, a common academic integrity workaround.
Are AI plagiarism checkers accurate for multilingual students?
Accuracy varies significantly by language. Most AI plagiarism tools are highly accurate for English but have more limited databases and weaker detection for other languages. Multilingual students writing in their second language may also receive higher false-positive rates due to structural patterns common in non-native writing.
What free AI plagiarism checkers are available for educators?
Copyleaks, PlagScan, and Scribbr offer free tiers for educators with limited monthly scans. Turnitin's iThenticate is the institutional gold standard but requires paid contracts. For budget-constrained schools, Copyleaks' free plan covering up to 10 pages per month is a practical starting option.

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