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Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

My colleagues and I recently spoke with a group of talented, interesting students who just completed their first year of college about using artificial intelligence as a research tool.

The Conversation

“Did Bob Dylan sue me? He teased me about it but didn’t sue”: Elvis Costello won’t be suing Olivia Rodrigo over supposed plagiarism

It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up

MusicRadar

Those Toy Story 5 plagiarism accusations explained

Bad Bunny's Pizza with Sunglasses is already causing controversy.

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AI storm engulfs Commonwealth fiction prize after winners accused of using bots

LONDON: For “The Serpent in the Grove”, another beast slithered in — AI plagiarism. Literary world erupted after a Commonwealth prize-winning short story set in rural Trinidad was accused online of being machine-written, triggering a fierce debate over literary authenticity and whether judges can still tell humans from bots.

The Times of India

Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?

People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music.

The Conversation

Brooke Bellamy Breaks Silence Almost A Year On From RecipeTin Eats Plagiarism Scandal

Brooke said she has "come to peace" almost a year after Nagi Maehashi accused her of stealing recipes.

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Is Melania Trump Copying Michelle Obama? FLOTUS Hit By 'Plagiarism' Slurs Over Green Fountain

Melania Trump's St Patrick's Day green fountain post revives plagiarism accusations against Michelle Obama traditions, from 2016 speeches to Rose Garden dinners. Online critics pounce, but intent stays murky.

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Generative AI in business schools: friend or foe?

Since tools like ChatGPT burst into higher education, debate has focused on two extremes: either students are all committing underhanded academic fraud and plagiarism or Artificial Intelligence will magically revolutionise learning.

The Conversation

7 Best AI Detector Tools for Reliable Content Verification

Compare the best AI detector tools for 2026. Learn how platforms like Quetext, Turnitin, and others help verify AI-generated content accurately.

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The Pickmon controversy explained – is the game stealing art from Pokémon fans?

The plagiarism accusations keep getting worse.

Creative Bloq

Cynthia Erivo Plagiarism Scandal: Memoir Used Ariana Grande's 'Petri Dish' Quote Without Attribution

The memoir by Cynthia Erivo resulted in a scandal of plagiarism when she employed the quote of Ariana Grande referring to the 'petri dish' without referencing it. The publisher acknowledged the mistake and vowed to make corrections.

International Business Times UK

Stolen Marathon art issue "resolved" with Bungie and Sony "to my satisfaction," original artist says

Marathon's plagiarism first surfaced in May

GamesRadar

"I've always thought that plagiarism is creative": How The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds showed the world that sampling could be an art form

The story of the blissfully psychedelic bricolage that launched The Orb's career, introduced ambient house to the masses and even prompted a lawsuit from Rickie Lee Jones

MusicRadar

A New Streaming TV Show Was Basically Scrubbed From The Internet Over Alleged Plagiarism Claims, And A Lawsuit Is (Likely) Coming

The future of a new streaming series is in limbo.

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Fortune

Apple yanked a brand-new TV show just days before it was scheduled to air amid allegations of plagiarism

Reports say Apple was unaware of the similarities between its show "The Hunt" and Douglas Fairbairn's novel, "Shoot," throughout development.

The Guardian - UK

Apple TV series The Hunt postponed due to plagiarism allegations

French thriller starring Benoît Magimel has been accused of stealing its story from a 1976 action film

The Independent UK

Apple TV removes all traces of new French thriller over allegations of plagiarism

Critics say series closely resembles 1973 novel by late American author Douglas Fairbairn

PC Gamer

Bungie and sci-fi author settle lawsuit over alleged plagiarism of his old Wordpress stories for Destiny 2's launch campaign

Guess those YouTube lore videos didn't do the trick.

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Total Film

Breaking Bad creator's new sci-fi show Pluribus has a "made by humans" disclaimer because Vince Gilligan can't stand AI: "AI is the world's most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine"

Pluribus on Apple TV is entirely the product of human hands

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Wales Warns Elon Musk's 'Grokipedia' Will Make 'Massive Errors' Amid Plagiarism Claims

Elon Musk's new AI encyclopaedia, Grokipedia, faces backlash for 'copy-paste' plagiarism and 'massive errors.' Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales warns of its unreliable, AI-generated content and lack of citations.

International Business Times UK

Jane Goodall Dead At 91: What Was Her Plagiarism Scandal Over 'Seeds of Hope' Book About?

Jane Goodall, who died at 91, once faced plagiarism claims over her 2013 book Seeds of Hope, prompting revisions but leaving her legacy largely intact.

Euronews

Spanish band accuses The Rolling Stones of plagiarism over lockdown song 'Living in a Ghost Town'

The leader of Spanish band Angelslang, Sergio García Fernández, claims the Rolling Stones plagiarised two of his tracks to make 'Living in a Ghost Town', a song released during the pandemic. The case is now before a Madrid court.

The National (Scotland)

The Times hit with legal complaint over scathing Scots poet review

A NEWSPAPER has been made the subject of a legal complaint after appearing to suggest that a Scottish poet had committed plagiarism.

The Conversation

What are the key purposes of human writing? How we name AI-generated text confuses things

As another school year returns, large language models (LLMs) present difficult questions around learning, thinking, plagiarism and authorship for educators.

The Guardian - UK

An influencer plagiarised my life story on TikTok. Social media thrives on mimicry – but this was a step too far

At its best, the internet can be a space where people share stories and ideas. But the line between inspiration and theft can easily become blurred, says writer Esme Hewitt

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