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CHATGPT IS USED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN COUNTRIES WHERE IT'S PROHIBITED

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Using a classifier that detects distinctive AI word choices (like "delve") in academic papers, researchers found ChatGPT usage was higher in countries where it's prohibited by OpenAI. 22% of Chinese academic preprints included AI-generated content versus 11% from legal-access countries by August 2023, suggesting geographic restrictions can be easily circumnavigated. While ChatGPT use correlated with increased views and downloads, it showed no impact on citations or journal placements.