Using AI to write is fine — hiding that you did is the real problem
Afinetheorem · x · 2026-09-01
Amid the debate over AI-writing detection in academia (e.g. Pangram), the author draws a distinction: using AI for writing is fine; hiding what you did with AI is not. He argues there are solid theoretical reasons for this and may write it up. Context: norms are shifting in real time — almost no one defends shaming colleagues for AI use, and even people who grant detectors work are criticizing Pangram-style policing.
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