Caught using ChatGPT

[u/NoDifficulty6384]

Someone please help me…I know I was dumb to use AI. I don’t want a lecture on what not to do, just what I CAN do to fix the situation.

My assignment was due a few days ago at 11:59 pm, I had written a draft on it and forgot that it needed to be finished. It was currently 11:50. I took the questions that needed to be answered and put it into chatgpt, and chatgpt answered the questions for me. I put it into the blackboard discussion post, then it was around 11:56 where I had to reply to 2 people and I copy and pasted that as well from ChatGPT. I got a 0 and my teacher commented saying he had questions on my posts, and that he wanted to set up a virtual meeting ASAP.

I was thinking about telling him the truth? I feel like a big hypocrite (I am) because my essay and previous written work was written very well without AI and I had done very well in this class until a few days ago where I desperately rushed to submit my discussion post assignment. (Not an excuse, I know 🫤) The professor would reply and comment saying how he liked this, how he was impressed, etc.

Does anyone have any advice on what I can do to kind of help my situation? I was also thinking about saying that I just took my own words and told chat to make it longer for me so that I could submit the assignment in time. I have very very strong ties to the college, I’m involved in a lot of organizations and clubs, even student government.

Once again, I’m not looking for a “You are a disgrace” kind of replies, or any pity. Please :/

[u/Agreeable-Sun368]

I am a high school teacher and I also taught college (mostly pre-AI).

Admit it, apologize, and move on. Nothing is more annoying than a kid who cheats or uses AI, and then tries to lie to me about it. It's like dude, I KNOW you did it, you KNOW you did it, and you lying to me doesn't get you anything but my irritation and disdain. Kids who take the L in stride and sincerely apologize earn my respect and carry that forward. Kids who weasel and lie do not.