In short
Illinois Humanities requires that entries to the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards be the original work of the young poet. AI cannot be used. The awards have a no-tolerance policy for AI-generated writing.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Entries to the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards must be the original work of the young person who submits the poem, so applicants cannot use AI. The awards have a no-tolerance policy for plagiarism and for AI-generated writing, whether from ChatGPT or any other AI program. [1]
For reviewers
Illinois Humanities has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
The Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards (opens in a new tab)
All entries must be the original work of the young person submitting the poem, so AI cannot be used. The Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards has a no-tolerance policy for plagiarism and AI-generated writing (ChatGPT or any other AI programs).
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