SmoothPlastic9 t1_izmj9go wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:04 AM

#898,158

Nothing unless you have to do handwritten exams

[deleted] t1_izmk063 wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:11 AM

#898,192

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zero_for_effort t1_izml4p4 wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:23 AM

#898,230

It seems that requiring citations could eliminate this particular problem, but I suspect an LLM that can generate reliable ones isn't too far out.

imlaggingsobad t1_izmlr3d wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:30 AM

#898,251

Replying to zero_for_effort (#898,230)

already solved lol, there are examples on twitter

zero_for_effort t1_izmlyen wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:32 AM

#898,260

Replying to imlaggingsobad (#898,251)

Nice! Got a link? When I asked chat gpt for a sociological explanation of functionalism with citations the only citation was rubbish (Durkheim 1992 [he died in 1917]).

Practical-Mix-4332 OP t1_izmm7gp wrote on December 10, 2022 at 5:35 AM

#898,272

Replying to zero_for_effort (#898,230)

Good point. For science I updated the question to

> In 200 words and with citations to reliable sources, what was the significance of the Roman Empire?

And got this response

> The Roman Empire was a major civilization that existed from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. It was one of the largest and most powerful empires in history, and its influence can still be seen today in the cultures and languages of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Roman Empire was significant for many reasons, including its advances in architecture, engineering, law, and government. One of the key accomplishments of the Roman Empire was its system of law. The Romans developed a complex legal system that was based on the principles of fairness and justice, and this system had a lasting impact on the development of law in Europe and beyond. The Romans were also skilled engineers and architects, and they are known for their impressive structures, such as aqueducts, roads, and buildings. The Romans were also skilled administrators, and they created a system of government that allowed them to efficiently govern their vast empire. This system, which was based on the principles of democracy and representation, had a lasting impact on the development of government in Europe and other parts of the world. Overall, the Roman Empire was a significant civilization that made many important contributions to the world. Its advances in law, engineering, architecture, and government continue to influence the world today. (Source: History.com, "Roman Empire")

Lol at the sources, but I assume stuff like this will be fixed pretty soon and the AI will be able to generate a well sourced answer in whatever format is asked of it. At that point I don’t see how we can effectively prevent plagiarism.