CopyLeaks (Trial): Detect similarities in Data Worksheets/Spreadsheets - Detect and Embrace?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

CIECT has recently used CopyLeaks, a leading plagiarism detection tool, to positively identify text and formulae used within an Excel worksheet. CopyLeaks utilises advanced AI and machine learning algorithms to detect and flag text and formulas that have been generated by various sources.

Thus, should a student or lecturer use a data worksheet to illustrate their findings within their specific research, CopyLeaks will be able to detect if another user has sourced/used their intellectual property (IP).

Example 3: CopyLeaks can detect text similarities in a data worksheet/spreadsheet
During our trial period, we uploaded the CIECT Ms Excel training template to CopyLeaks to check if the template is being used by another institute. CopyLeaks scans the text, and formulae and produces a detailed report that identifies any matches found online. CopyLeaks uses advanced algorithms to compare the text with an extensive database of online content, including websites, articles, books, and more. The report also highlighted the percentage of similarity between the text and formulas, the sources detected are illustrated below. 


Faculties must engage in discussion: Detect and embrace (balance?) – of ChatGPT
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, and more content becomes available online, tools like CopyLeaks will become even more essential to maintain the integrity of written content. Furthermore Faculties should engage in discussion regarding these innovative AI tools. How do you strike a balance? It is important to detect the originality of the work. However, are you going to dismiss all work generated by AI (such a ChatGPT)? Will you provide guidelines (for your specific discipline), in order for the students to use these specific AI tools, while maintaining academic honesty?

Request to ChatGPT: Give me an example of a financial budget on excel
ChatGPT provided a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to create a budget within excel.



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