Disclosure

For better or worse, plagiarism norms have existed since time immemorial. This Essay responds to Professor Lemley and Ouellette's "Plagiarism, Copyright, and AI" and argues that academic plagiarism norms are not justified by efficiency and morality. Rather, authors should be free to decide for themselves whether and when attribution is necessary.

Picture this: the Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to open a criminal grand jury investigation into the business conduct of a foreign corporation.