Assessment of the ethical use of ChatGPT in scientific research: Key trends, best practices, and identified challenges
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https://doi.org/10.3145/thinkepi.2024.e18a19Keywords:
ChatGPT, Artificial intelligence, AI, Scientific research, Research ethicsAbstract
This research note explores the ethical implications of using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the design and development of scientific research. Based on a systematic approach through a scoping review, we review major published studies on the intersection between ChatGPT generative AI and research ethics. The findings categorize the studies into three clusters: 1) the ethical use of ChatGPT in academic research, 2) the ethical use of ChatGPT in education and health, and 3) ChatGPT-related bias, equity, and regulation. Topics examined in this review include ethical concerns about AI-generated content, citation and authorship of AI-generated contributions, and the impact of ChatGPT on educational integrity and health care practices. The study concludes by reflecting on the need for the design of new ethical guidelines and human oversight to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence, highlighting the importance of transparency, regulation, and ethical evaluations over time to limit the potential biases of this technology and the ethical dilemmas it will trigger.References
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