AI-English Language Generated Content: Navigating the Fine Line Between Originality and Plagiarism

Subject Areas : Research in English Language Pedagogy

Masoud Neysani ¹ , Seyedeh Elham Elhambakhsh ² , Ahmadreza Nikbakht ³

1 - Department of English Language and Literature, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2 - Department of English Language and Literature, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
3 - Department of English Language and Literature, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

Received: 2023-11-26 Accepted : 2024-01-28 Published : 2024-06-09

Keywords: AI- English language generated content, Creativity, English language teaching, Originality, Plagiarism detection,

Abstract :

The era of AI-generated content has introduced a profound transformation in the realms of creativity, authorship, and intellectual property rights. This study examined two research aspects. Firstly, it explored the impact of AI- English language-generated content on the traditional boundaries of authorship, creativity, and intellectual property rights. Secondly, it investigated the ethical and legal challenges associated with AI's influence on TEFL content generation and how the academic communities address these concerns. The research team employed a mixed-methods approach. Twenty-Eight individuals, organizations, and professionals made up the target population of the current study. The researchers interviewed experts in the fields of AI, law, and English language material development. The researchers analyzed real-world cases of AI-TEFL generated content usage, particularly within academic settings. The findings revealed that AI-generated content challenges conventional notions of authorship and creativity by introducing autonomous AI creators while also augmenting human creativity. The ambiguous landscape of intellectual property rights necessitates adaptive legal frameworks. While AI challenges established norms, it also offers opportunities for collaboration and inspiration. To address these issues, collaborative frameworks, ethical guidelines, and transparency were proposed as integral solutions. Respondents emphasize collaborative efforts to address the ethical and legal concerns associated with AI's influence on content generation within the academic communities. The implications extend to various sectors, including academia, creative industries, and legal systems. This study underscores the pressing need for a delicate balance between AI's creative potential and the preservation of ethical and legal standards in the evolving landscape of content creation.

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