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  "name": "When should I cite AI output versus just disclose that I used it?",
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      "name": "When should I cite AI output versus just disclose that I used it?",
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        "text": "Cite AI output when you use direct quotes, paraphrased content, images, or data from it; disclose its use as a supportive tool (e.g., for editing or outlining) with a note in the paper. Key factors: include tool name, version, generation date, URL, and describe the prompt in text or a footnote. Practical guidance: if you created a shareable chat transcript link, use that instead of the tool’s general URL. For general AI tool references, use the software template: Author (Date). Tool Name (Version) [Large language model]. URL. Disclosure is generally more suitable than citation when AI acted only as a supportive tool.",
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        "description": "Cite for quotes, paraphrases, images, or data; disclose with a note when AI was only a supportive tool like for editing or outlining."
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  "description": "Cite for quotes, paraphrases, images, or data; disclose with a note when AI was only a supportive tool like for editing or outlining."
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