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    AI Content Citation Fundamentals

    🤖 AI Citation Principles

    Transparency: Always disclose AI assistance
    Attribution: Cite specific AI tools and versions
    Context: Explain how AI was used in your work
    Verification: Validate AI-generated technical content

    AI-generated content is increasingly common in engineering research. IEEE format requires clear attribution and transparency about AI assistance in technical work.

    When to Cite AI Content:

    • Direct quotes or paraphrases from AI assistants
    • Code generated or modified by AI tools
    • Technical explanations or derivations from AI
    • Data analysis or visualization created with AI
    • Literature reviews assisted by AI tools

    ChatGPT and AI Assistants

    Large language models and AI assistants require specific citation formats:

    ChatGPT Response

    [1] OpenAI, "ChatGPT response to signal processing query," ChatGPT-4, Dec. 15, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://chat.openai.com. Accessed: Dec. 15, 2023.

    Include model version and interaction date

    Claude AI Response

    [2] Anthropic, "Claude analysis of quantum algorithms," Claude-2, Nov. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://claude.ai. Accessed: Nov. 28, 2023.

    Specify AI assistant and version used

    Google Bard Response

    [3] Google, "Bard explanation of machine learning concepts," Bard AI, Jan. 2024. [Online]. Available: https://bard.google.com. Accessed: Jan. 10, 2024.

    Include current AI model version

    Microsoft Copilot

    [4] Microsoft, "Copilot code generation for neural networks," Microsoft Copilot, Dec. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://copilot.microsoft.com. Accessed: Dec. 20, 2023.

    Cite AI-assisted coding tools

    AI Assistant Citation Elements

    Company/Creator:

    OpenAI, Anthropic, Google

    Model Version:

    GPT-4, Claude-2, Bard

    Interaction Date:

    Specific date of query

    Access Method:

    Web interface, API

    AI-Generated Code and Algorithms

    Code generation tools require special citation consideration in engineering papers:

    GitHub Copilot Code

    [1] GitHub Inc., "Copilot-generated neural network implementation," GitHub Copilot, Nov. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://github.com/copilot. Accessed: Nov. 15, 2023.

    Cite AI-assisted code generation

    CodeT5 Generated Algorithm

    [2] Salesforce Research, "CodeT5 signal processing algorithm," CodeT5-large model, Dec. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://huggingface.co/Salesforce/codet5-large. Accessed: Dec. 5, 2023.

    Reference specific code generation models

    TabNine Code Completion

    [3] TabNine Ltd., "AI-assisted optimization algorithm," TabNine Pro, Jan. 2024. [Online]. Available: https://tabnine.com. Accessed: Jan. 8, 2024.

    Include AI coding assistant tools

    AlphaCode Solutions

    [4] DeepMind, "AlphaCode competitive programming solution," AlphaCode system, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://deepmind.com/research/publications/AlphaCode. Accessed: Oct. 12, 2023.

    Cite research-grade AI coding systems

    AI Development and Analysis Tools

    Specialized AI tools for engineering and research require proper attribution:

    TensorFlow AI Model

    [1] Google, "TensorFlow pre-trained CNN model," TensorFlow Hub, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://tfhub.dev/google/imagenet/mobilenet_v2/classification. Accessed: Nov. 20, 2023.

    Cite pre-trained models and frameworks

    Hugging Face Model

    [2] Hugging Face Inc., "BERT-base-uncased model," Transformers library, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://huggingface.co/bert-base-uncased. Accessed: Dec. 1, 2023.

    Reference specific model repositories

    AutoML Tool

    [3] Google Cloud, "AutoML model training results," Google Cloud AutoML, Jan. 2024. [Online]. Available: https://cloud.google.com/automl. Accessed: Jan. 5, 2024.

    Cite automated machine learning platforms

    AI Analysis Software

    [4] MATLAB, "Deep Learning Toolbox automated feature extraction," MATLAB R2023b, MathWorks, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://mathworks.com/products/deep-learning.html. Accessed: Nov. 30, 2023.

    Include AI-enhanced engineering software

    Model Attribution Best Practices

    • Include model version and release date
    • Specify training dataset when relevant
    • Cite original research papers for novel models
    • Document fine-tuning or adaptation methods
    • Include performance metrics when applicable

    Ethical Considerations and Disclosure

    IEEE emphasizes transparency and ethical use of AI in engineering research:

    AI Assistance Disclosure

    Example Acknowledgment:

    "The authors acknowledge the use of ChatGPT-4 [1] for initial code structure generation and Claude-2 [2] for technical explanation refinement. All AI-generated content was reviewed, verified, and modified by the authors."

    Methodology Section

    Example Integration:

    "Algorithm development was assisted by GitHub Copilot [3] for initial implementation, followed by manual optimization and validation. The AI-generated baseline was extended with domain-specific modifications based on [4], [5]."

    Literature Review Assistance

    Example Citation Context:

    "Initial literature search was supplemented by AI-assisted analysis using ChatGPT-4 [6] to identify key research themes. All sources were independently verified and traditional database searches confirmed completeness."

    IEEE AI Ethics Guidelines

    • Transparency: Clearly disclose all AI assistance
    • Accountability: Authors remain responsible for all content
    • Verification: Validate AI-generated technical claims
    • Attribution: Cite AI tools as contributing sources
    • Originality: Ensure substantial human contribution
    • Quality: Maintain engineering rigor and accuracy

    ⚠️ Important Considerations

    • AI tools change rapidly - include version numbers and dates
    • Some conferences may have specific AI disclosure requirements
    • Always verify technical accuracy of AI-generated content
    • Consider intellectual property implications of AI assistance
    • Document the extent and nature of AI involvement