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Some writers keep their AI collaboration secret, others announce it proudly. The same tool counts as 'cheating' in one field and 'innovation' in another. Who decides what's shameful and what's progress? Is the disgrace in the tool itself, or in not confessing?
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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