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Will Turnitin tell you if it detects AI?

Published in AI Detection Visibility 2 mins read

Turnitin does not directly inform students if it detects AI-generated content in their submissions.

Who Sees Turnitin's AI Detection Results?

Turnitin's AI writing detection capabilities are designed primarily for instructors. When an assignment is submitted, any AI writing detection indicator and the detailed report are exclusively visible to the instructor. Students do not have access to this information, ensuring that the tool serves as an aid for educators in evaluating academic integrity.

How Turnitin Scans for AI Writing

Turnitin scans files that are submitted through assignment platforms, such as Brightspace assignments. However, this AI detection feature is not automatically active for all submissions. For Turnitin to scan for AI-generated text, the instructor must specifically enable this functionality for a given assignment. If the instructor has not turned on the AI writing detection feature, the submission will not be scanned for AI content.

Here’s a quick overview of who can see the AI detection results:

Aspect Student View Instructor View
AI Detection Indicator No Yes
AI Detection Report No Yes
Enabling AI Scan N/A Yes

In summary, while Turnitin possesses the technology to identify potential AI-written content, the insights derived from this detection are exclusively shared with instructors and are not communicated directly to students.