IB’s Official Stance on AI Use
The International Baccalaureate (IB) does not ban AI tools such as ChatGPT or Jojo AI. However, it requires transparency when AI contributes meaningfully to student work. According to the IB’s updated Academic Integrity Policy, AI-generated content is not considered a student’s own work unless it is properly acknowledged.
If AI tools contribute ideas, structure, wording, or analysis, this contribution must be cited in line with IB expectations.
CAS Reflections: Should You Mention AI Use?
CAS reflections are personal narratives, designed to demonstrate growth, challenge, and self-awareness rather than academic research or analysis.
When You Should Mention AI Use
You should acknowledge AI if:
- AI helped structure your reflection in a significant way
- AI generated prompts or reflective questions that shaped your response
- AI meaningfully refined or contributed to the content of your reflection
When You Do Not Need to Mention AI
Disclosure is generally unnecessary if:
- AI was only used for spelling or grammar checks
- The reflection clearly reflects your own voice, experiences, and thinking
Guiding principle:
CAS is not externally graded, but honesty still matters. Minimal technical assistance does not require disclosure; content-level assistance should be acknowledged.
