Detecting Artificial Intelligence-Generated Versus Human-Written Medical Student Essays: Semirandomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Large language models, exemplified by ChatGPT, have reached a level of sophistication that makes distinguishing between human- and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated texts increasingly challenging. This has raised concerns in academia, particularly in medicine, where the accuracy and authenticity of written work are paramount.

Objective

This semirandomized controlled study aims to examine the ability of 2 blinded expert groups with different levels of content familiarity-medical professionals and humanities scholars with expertise in textual analysis-to distinguish between longer scientific texts in German written by medical students and those generated by ChatGPT. Additionally, the study sought to analyze the reasoning behind their identification choices, par

SUBMITTER: Doru B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914838 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature