Is Academi.cx's Turnitin Pre-Check Service a GAME CHANGER for Students and Teachers?

Summary

In this video, the creator reviews academi.cx, a platform that lets users pre-check academic documents for plagiarism and AI-generated content using Turnitin’s technology. They test the platform’s claims, comparing it to Turnitin’s AI and similarity scores. The creator also investigates whether documents are stored on Turnitin’s repository, ensuring that users can safely submit their work without plagiarism risks. Despite some red flags in academi.cx’s terms, the service is deemed useful for checking papers without the fear of storing in Turnitin's system, though legal concerns remain. The review concludes that academi.cx offers a solid service for academic integrity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Academi.cx is a platform that allows users to pre-check their academic documents for plagiarism and AI-generated content using Turnitin’s technology.
• 😀 The service claims that documents are not stored in Turnitin's global repository, ensuring users can submit their work without the risk of detection in their final submission.
• 😀 Users need to create an account and confirm their email before they can upload documents for checks on academi.cx.
• 😀 Academi.cx offers similar results to Turnitin in terms of similarity scores, with the script showing a 1% similarity score.
• 😀 AI detection is available as a premium feature on academi.cx, and the platform reports AI detection similarly to Turnitin, with a 90% AI detection score.
• 😀 The similarity score results from academi.cx matched the ones from Turnitin, showing a 1% similarity when rechecked after a couple of days.
• 😀 The platform claims anonymity, stating that no personal details are shared with Turnitin during the process.
• 😀 The terms of service on academi.cx include a disclaimer that they are not affiliated with Turnitin and that they aren't responsible for any academic consequences users may face.
• 😀 There are potential red flags in the service’s terms of use, including the lack of a guarantee for accuracy or results and disclaiming responsibility for any academic consequences.
• 😀 Academi.cx can be a useful tool for students who want to see their Turnitin-like score before final submission without the risk of their work being flagged in the Turnitin database.
• 😀 Despite its advantages, users should be cautious about the lack of legal guarantees and the disclaimer in the terms of service regarding the service's relationship with Turnitin.

Q & A

What is academi.cx, and what does it claim to offer?

Academi.cx is a third-party service that claims to allow users to pre-check their academic documents for potential plagiarism and AI-generated content using Turnitin's detection technology before submitting their work to educational institutions.

How does academi.cx claim to protect user privacy when submitting documents?

Academi.cx claims to ensure anonymity by stating that documents are submitted anonymously to Turnitin, and personal details are never shared with Turnitin.

Does academi.cx store documents in Turnitin's repository?

Academi.cx explicitly claims that documents are not stored in Turnitin's global repository, meaning users can submit the same document to their institution without it being flagged as a pre-checked version.

What was the plagiarism and AI detection result when the document was tested on Turnitin?

When tested on Turnitin, the document showed a 90% AI detection, with 60% being identified as AI-generated content and 30% as AI-paraphrased. The plagiarism level was 1%.

How did the AI and similarity scores compare between Turnitin and academi.cx?

The similarity score on academi.cx was identical to Turnitin's at 1%. The AI score on academi.cx was also the same, with a 90% AI detection rate, matching the Turnitin results.

What is required to access the AI score on academi.cx?

To access the AI score on academi.cx, users need to purchase credits or opt for a premium feature.

Can documents submitted on academi.cx be resubmitted without a high plagiarism score?

Yes, documents submitted on academi.cx can be resubmitted to an institution without a high plagiarism score, as the service claims that the files are not stored in Turnitin's repository.

Is academi.cx legally affiliated with Turnitin?

No, academi.cx is not legally affiliated with Turnitin. It includes a disclaimer in its terms of service stating that they are not affiliated with Turnitin and do not guarantee the accuracy of results.

What are some potential concerns about using academi.cx?

One concern is that academi.cx includes a disclaimer stating they are not responsible for academic or institutional consequences, which raises questions about the service’s reliability and accountability.

Would you recommend academi.cx for pre-checking academic documents before final submission?

Yes, academi.cx can be useful for those who want to check their documents for plagiarism and AI-generated content before final submission, especially if the user is concerned about their document being stored in Turnitin's repository.