# Generative AI

**Source**: https://libguides.tcd.ie/gen-ai/considerations
**Parent**: https://libguides.tcd.ie/gen-ai/

- [Introduction](https://libguides.tcd.ie/gen-ai/introduction)
- [Considerations for Using Gen AI in Your Work](https://libguides.tcd.ie/gen-ai/considerations)
  - [Considerations for using generative AI in academic work](#s-lg-box-16470470)
- [Acknowledging & Referencing Gen AI](https://libguides.tcd.ie/gen-ai/acknowledging-referencing)
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Before using GenAI, you should ensure that:

- You know whether or not it is permitted (or required) for your assignment or research.
- You understand the limitations and risks of using GenAI.
- Your assignment/research remains your own work.

GenAI can be a useful starting point to gather background information on a topic, but be aware that:

- GenAI produces information that may be inaccurate, biased, or outdated.
- GenAI is not an original source of information: it reproduces information from sources which are often unidentified.
- GenAI may fabricate quotations and citations. **DO NOT TRUST ANY REFERENCES IT GIVES YOU WITHOUT CHECKING!**
- It is always best to refer to original and credible sources of information.

If you do choose to use GenAI tools, you must always:

- Critically evaluate any output it produces.
- Carefully check any quotations or citations it creates.
- Correctly document your use of the tools so that it can be appropriately acknowledged.
- Retain drafts of your work so you can evidence your process.

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