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AI-Use Disclosure Statement Template

Short, clear wording for disclosing how you did or didn’t use AI in an assignment, article, or client deliverable.

Version 1 – No AI used
I did not use generative AI tools to research, draft, or edit this work. [Spelling and grammar were checked with [TOOL], without AI rewriting.]

Version 2 – Limited AI assistance
I used [TOOL NAME] to [brainstorm topic ideas / explain a concept / suggest an outline / check grammar]. All writing, analysis, and final wording are my own. I reviewed and verified any information the tool provided.

Version 3 – Substantial AI assistance
I used [TOOL NAME] to [generate a first draft of section X / summarize sources / produce the following]. I [revised, fact-checked, and rewrote] that material, and I take responsibility for the accuracy of the final work. [Describe what portion is AI-assisted.]

Optional – Process evidence
A record of how this work was written is available at [CERTIFICATE LINK OR VERSION HISTORY LINK].

This template is general information, not legal advice. Adapt it to your situation, and for anything significant, have it reviewed by a lawyer.