From today students will be caught out if they use Artificial Intelligence systems such as ChatGPT to write their essays, but some people say the technology should be embraced.

The developers of one of the programs used to detect plagiarism, Turnitin, says the software can now spot AI-generated material with 98 percent accuracy and it has switched on that ability for its New Zealand customers.

Academics are worried this technology could be dangerous to the way universities are able to teach.

Otago University Students Association president Quintin Jane spoke to Charlotte Cook on Midday.