Human or AI? Using Digital Behavior to Verify Essay Authorship

David Wilson, Parker Burnett, Joseph S. Valacich, Jeffrey L. Jenkins

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's GPT-4 have transformed natural language processing with their ability to understand context and generate human-like text. This has led to considerable debate, especially in the education sector, where LLMs can enhance learning but also pose challenges to academic integrity. Detecting AI-generated content (AIGC) is difficult, as existing methods struggle to keep pace with advancements in generation technology. This research proposes a novel approach to AIGC detection in short essays, using digital behavior capture and follow-up questioning to verify text authorship. We executed a controlled experiment as an initial evaluation to test the prototype system. The results obtained show promise in differentiating between user-authored and AI-generated text. The system design and prototype represent valuable contributions for future research in this area. The solution also provides a novel approach to addressing practical challenges posed by LLMs, particularly in maintaining academic integrity in educational settings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2023
Subtitle of host publication"Rising like a Phoenix: Emerging from the Pandemic and Reshaping Human Endeavors with Digital Technologies"
PublisherAssociation for Information Systems
ISBN (Electronic)9781713893622
StatePublished - 2023
Event44th International Conference on Information Systems: Rising like a Phoenix: Emerging from the Pandemic and Reshaping Human Endeavors with Digital Technologies, ICIS 2023 - Hyderibad, India
Duration: Dec 10 2023Dec 13 2023

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2023: "Rising like a Phoenix: Emerging from the Pandemic and Reshaping Human Endeavors with Digital Technologies"

Conference

Conference44th International Conference on Information Systems: Rising like a Phoenix: Emerging from the Pandemic and Reshaping Human Endeavors with Digital Technologies, ICIS 2023
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityHyderibad
Period12/10/2312/13/23

Keywords

  • ChatGPT
  • LLMs
  • deception
  • design science
  • keyboard dynamics
  • mouse tracking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems

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