India, June 23 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, have moved from fringe experiments to everyday companions in classrooms worldwide. For Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, this evolution isn't about banning or fearing these tools, it's about guiding their use with openness and purpose.

In a candid interview, Chechitelli shares why detection is no longer about punishment, how Turnitin is adapting its platforms to support transparent AI engagement, and why academic integrity isn't obsolete, it's more essential than ever.

AI tools aren't going away. In fact, they're becoming increasingly embedded in educational systems. But as Chechitelli explains, the focus is shifting.

"The focus on AI in education w...