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AI is a powerful tool that can greatly assist with research, inspiration, and problem-solving. However, its use in academia has also sparked significant debate. In this post, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide on how AI can be used responsibly within the IB Diploma Programme.
Usage of AI in IB
The IB encourages students to use AI tools, recognizing that AI is the future and an important part of learning. Rather than restricting access, the IB sees AI as a valuable tool that can enhance understanding and make learning more effective.
However, academic integrity remains a top priority. While students are allowed to use AI, any work generated by AI will not be recognized as their own. Students must ensure that their work is original and properly reference any AI-generated content they include.
AI and Coursework
The IB does not accept work generated by AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, or any other generative AI as a student's own. This means students cannot rely on AI when writing their IAs, EE, or TOK Essay. However, if a student wants to include information, a graph, or an image obtained from AI, they must reference it properly, just like any other source. This helps avoid academic dishonesty and ensures their work remains valid.
That said, AI can be used for spell-checking, as spelling is not generally assessed by the IB.
Students are also allowed to use AI to create an outline for their coursework, as long as they don’t copy it directly. AI can be a helpful tool for brainstorming ideas and gaining a better understanding of a topic. However, any AI-generated information included in the final work must be properly referenced.
That being said, don’t be afraid to use AI – it can be a powerful tool to enhance your learning. However, always remember that AI isn't flawless. It's crucial to evaluate the information it provides and double-check its accuracy.
Can I use AI to generate an object for the TOK Exhibition?
If a student chooses to use an AI-generated image of an object for their TOK Exhibition, they must properly reference it, just as they would with any other source.
AI and studying
AI can be a really helpful tool for IB revision, making studying easier and more effective. One of the biggest benefits is that it can take large amounts of information and turn them into short, clear notes or even flashcards, saving you time when reviewing. Instead of going through pages of textbooks or class notes, you can quickly get summaries of key concepts, definitions, and case studies. AI is also great for explaining difficult topics – if you don’t understand something, you can ask an AI tool like ChatGPT to break it down step by step in a simple way. You can ask as many questions as you need until it makes sense, something that’s not always possible in a classroom setting.
AI can also be really useful when doing research for coursework. It can quickly go through lots of academic papers and pick out the ones that are most relevant to your topic, saving you hours of searching. This is especially helpful for things like IAs and the EE, where finding reliable sources is important. AI can even help with creative subjects like Visual Arts by suggesting ideas or helping with analysis. But it’s important to use it the right way – IB requires students to acknowledge any use of AI, and they won’t count AI-generated work as your own. If you rely too much on AI for analysis, you might miss out on marks that come from showing your own thinking.
AI and the IB Core components
AI can be super helpful when it comes to planning your CAS experiences. If you tell an AI tool like ChatGPT about your interests, skills, and how much free time you have, it can suggest personalised CAS ideas that are fun and easy to fit into your schedule.
AI can also be really helpful for staying on top of bigger tasks like the CAS Project, the EE, or TOK Essay. These all take a lot of planning and time management, and AI can help by creating a schedule that keeps you organised. It can break the work into smaller steps, making sure you set aside enough time for brainstorming, research, writing, and editing. For example, it can help you map out deadlines so you don’t end up rushing at the last minute.
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