How Does Blackboard Detect AI?
A comprehensive analysis of Blackboard, TurnItIn, SafeAssign, and AI content
Blackboard is an LMS (learning management system) used by teachers and students around the globe. Blackboard on its own does not scan student work for plagiarism and AI detection, but TurnItIn and SafeAssign do. Since most teachers these days use one (or both) of these tools to check student work, any AI-generated work will likely be flagged when it is turned in. We’ll break down when, how, and why AI won’t slide past Blackboard unexamined.
Blackboard isn’t designed to scan material for content from AI chatbots, but it does have integrated tools that catch AI. TurnItIn and SafeAssign are proven programs on Blackboard that consistently detect AI.
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Paid rewriting programs are expensive and questionable. The most “proven” way to get around AI detectors is to use a paid program built for such a purpose. Programs like Bypass AI or Bypass GPT are more efficient than free options, but they are expensive (usually around $30 a month on the low end). They’re also not 100% likely to beat AI detectors as comprehensive and powerful as TurnItIn and SafeAssign, so it’s still not a great option.[7]
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Using AI to complete your schoolwork is plagiarism, and it’s wrong to turn in work as your own when it’s not. But beyond that, you’re only robbing yourself of an education if you skip assignments by cheating. Even the most frustrating essay assignment is helping you cultivate the critical thinking and writing skills you’ll need to achieve your dreams, so don’t cheat![9]