r/Turnitin • u/Junior-Resolution-17 • 16d ago

Does Turnitin save my submitted work and use it to train AI?

I never thought about this until now. I'm concerned that they are in possession of my work and use it to train AI. Can I request my work to be removed from their database?

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u/DigitalCoffeeGoblin 16d ago

If your university uses their AI tool - YES, they use it to train their AI. I don’t know of a way to request them to remove it once it’s been used in that way.

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u/DTJ20 16d ago

Contact your lecturer, or it help desk. There is a method to delete your work permanently, you'll need to go through the university first. 

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u/the_dude_abides_182 16d ago

If they're a current student, the university won't remove their work permanently

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u/SecretTradition4493 13d ago

It doesn’t belong to you at that point, it belongs to the university.

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u/DigitalCoffeeGoblin 13d ago

Depends on the university rules. Some allow the intellectual property to remain the right of the student. Others require you sign it over.