As someone who has spent years guiding postgraduate students through the dissertation and thesis maze, I can tell you plainly: getting caught using AI tools improperly can derail your degree, tarnish your academic record, and create long-term professional risks. ...
The short answer: yes—but only if you use it ethically and transparently. The long answer: it depends on your university’s policies, how you use AI, and whether you maintain full ownership of the research process. As someone who’s guided hundreds of...