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A student asks their advisor about using an AI writing tool to generate initial essay drafts for brainstorming. What is the most appropriate ethical guidance the advisor should provide?

A Discourage its use entirely, as any AI involvement is considered plagiarism.
B Suggest using it to generate diverse ideas, but emphasize that the final essay must be entirely the student's original writing and voice.
C Advise using it to perfect grammar and sentence structure, but not for content generation.
D Recommend using AI to generate a full draft, then lightly editing it for personal touches.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

While AI can be a brainstorming tool, it's crucial that the final submitted essay reflects the student's own thoughts, experiences, and authentic voice. Over-reliance or direct submission of AI-generated text undermines the essay's purpose.

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