Using AI Honestly
Where AI help is welcome, where it isn't, and how to disclose it.
Writing well with AI is a skill. Knowing where you're allowed to use it matters just as much. Rules differ between schools, employers, clients and publishers, and they've changed a lot since 2023. One class may ban AI while the next one requires it. This module helps you find the rule that applies to you and work within it.
It also covers what Google has said about AI content, since many people use AI for websites. It ends with disclosure lines you can adapt.
After this module you can
- Find and understand the AI policy for any course you take
- Use AI at work without risking confidential data
- Explain what Google rewards and what it treats as spam
- Write a short, honest disclosure of how you used AI
- Lesson 7.1 Understanding School and University AI Policies The common types of school and university AI policies, what each one allows, and the questions to ask before you use AI on graded work.
- Lesson 7.2 Using AI Writing at Work What to check before using AI for work writing: company policy, confidential data, client expectations and who owns the result.
- Lesson 7.3 AI Content and SEO: What Search Engines Reward What Google has said about AI-generated content, why helpful content wins, and how to use AI for SEO writing without hurting your site.
- Lesson 7.4 How to Disclose AI Help: Lines You Can Copy Short, honest disclosure lines for school, work and publishing, plus when disclosure is required and when it is simply good practice.